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Innovations in Chemistry in Ancient India: Regional and Global Relevance
Edited by Bhasha Sharma, Edited by Shashank Shekhar, Edited by Rangnath Ravi, Edited by Abhijeet Mishra
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This book explores ancient Indian practices in chemistry, tracing their evolution, principles, and applications. It will serve as a comprehensive guide to understand how this rich heritage influenced advancements in materials science, metallurgy, medicine, dyeing, and more. The book analyses these practices from a historical, scientific, and cultural perspective, making it a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and enthusiasts of history and chemistry. To document and analyze ancient Indian chemical practices, highlighting their scientific principles, this book utilizes detailed study of ancient manuscripts and scriptures. It examines parallels with other ancient civilizations and incorporates modern analysis of ancient techniques to validate their efficacy and relevance. Key Features: Bridges the gap between ancient practices and modern scientific relevance. Offers a perspective on the global influence of ancient Indian chemistry. Provides a blend of historical depth, scientific rigor, and cultural appreciation, with an appeal to both academic and general audiences. Provides an overview of Indian texts like the ""RasaÅ›Ästra,"" ""Sushruta Samhita,"" ""Charaka Samhita,"" and their chemical knowledge. Discusses cross-cultural exchanges and their role in disseminating Indian chemical practices globally.
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published date | 17 Nov 2026
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 224
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-0411-1765-0
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BISAC | history / general
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