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香港六合彩 STS Seminar series: Dr Aparajita Mukhopadhyay
09 October 2024, 1:00 pm鈥�3:00 pm
香港六合彩 STS Seminar series : Thinking Technologically: Genealogies of scientific knowledge in nineteenth century India.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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香港六合彩 Department of Science and Technology Studies
Location
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G01Lankester LTMedawar Building, Gower streetLondonWC1E 6BT
Abstract
This talk will explore roots of techno-scientific thinking in early 19th century South Asia by drawing upon vernacular writings by South Asians. This focus will underline the ways in which the colonial context shaped South Asians' understanding of modernity , science and technology; and influenced transfer of technology in colonial and post-colonial milieu
About the Speaker
Dr Aparajita Mukhopadhyay
Lecturer, 19th-century imperial history at University of Kent