Ancient Hindu Science: Its Transmission and Impact on World Cultures
- Hindu Science
- Categories:Ancient Civilizations
- Language:English(Translation Services Available)
- Publication date:March,2019
- Pages:211
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- Size:190mm×234mm
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- Text Color:Black and white
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Description
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the largest scientific organizations in the world, in 2000, published a timeline of 100 most important scientific finding in history to celebrate the new millennium. There were only two mentions from the non-Western world: (1) invention of zero and (2) the Hindu and Mayan skywatchers astronomical observations for agricultural and religious purposes. Both findings involved the works of the ancient Hindus.
Ancient Hindu Science is well documented with remarkable objectivity, proper citations, and a substantial bibliography. It highlights the achievements of this remarkable civilization through painstaking research of historical and scientific sources. The style of writing is lucid and elegant, making the book easy to read. This book is the perfect text for all students and others interested in the developments of science throughout history and among the ancient Hindus, in particular.
Author
He has about 75 peer-reviewed publications, and has authored/coauthored three books: (1) Science in the Medieval World, (2) Sciences of the Ancient Hindus: Unlocking Nature in the Pursuit of Salvation, and (3) A History of Science in World Cultures: Voices of Knowledge. All three books deal with the cultural heritage studies in science, including the non-Western cultures. Kumar believes that, to understand modern science, it is essential to recognize that many of the most fundamental scientific principles are drawn from knowledge amassed by ancient civilizations.
Kumar strongly believes that, in a gadget-filled world, scientific literacy is becoming an essential requirement for everyday life. It is the duty of a scientist to disseminate scientific knowledge to the general public. He has done so through articles and interviews in the popular media, making documentary films on archaeological sites that are rich in science, offering institutes for the underprivileged and underrepresented middle school students to pursue a career in science and technology, and lecturing about science for the general public. There are about 120 articles/reports about his activities in the popular media. This includes press releases from Reuters, the Press Trust of India, articles in The Washington Post, Family Life, The Scientists, The Post Standard, The Palladium Times, India Abroad, India West, The South Asian Times, Hinduism Today, AramcoWorld, Organiser, and radio interviews.