Health and Medicine in the Indian Princely States: 1850-1950 (Routledge Studies in South Asian History)
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Health and Medicine in the Indian Princely States: 1850-1950 (Routledge Studies in South Asian History)

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Uncover the hidden history of health and medicine within India’s Princely States (1850-1950). This pioneering study explores public health, psychiatry, and the intricate interplay between Western and indigenous medical practices across diverse states like Mysore and Travancore. Delve into the impact of colonial policies, local adaptations, and the evolution of health services in regions often overlooked by traditional scholarship. It offers new insights into the formation of ‘Western’ or ‘colonial’ medicine through global exchanges. Essential reading for students and scholars of South Asian history, history of medicine, public health, and medical anthropology in India.

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