Science, Hegemony and Violence
Author | : Ashis Nandy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X002036715 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Science, Hegemony and Violence by : Ashis Nandy
Download or read book Science, Hegemony and Violence written by Ashis Nandy and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commissioned by the United Nations University, the essays in this book focus on varying aspects of two basic issues: firstly, science as it provides justification for state violence and aristocracy; and secondly, science as violent technological intervention, which invades and disrupts privateand stable patterns of life in the name of progress and development.