Indian science, technology, and society: The changing landscape

R.A. Mashelkar

Technology in Society, 2008, vol. 30, issue 3, 299-308

Abstract: Over the centuries, India's scientific and technological position among developed and developing countries has shifted. Several centuries ago, it was characterized by scientific thought, capabilities, and techniques more advanced than many countries. However, when the scientific and industrial revolutions took place in the West, India was in a stagnant period. This paper looks at knowledge production in different countries vis-à-vis their economic strength, and then positions India within this landscape.

Keywords: India; Science; Technology; Knowledge; Education; Economics; Pillars (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2008.04.017

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