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Medicine and the Raj: British Medical Policy in India, 1835-1911
SKU: 9789350028094
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Uncover the complex history of British medical policy in India (1835-1911) and its enduring impact. This scholarly work examines how Western medicine served as an instrument of the Raj, influencing traditional Indian practices. It details the introduction and spread of medical education, the evolution of hospitals, and pervasive racial discrimination in healthcare services. The book critically analyzes the push for Indianization within medical services and contemporary debates on medical research. Essential for students of Indian history, colonial studies, and anyone interested in the nexus of science, society, and empire in India.
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