Author: B. V. Subbarayappa Publisher: Project of History of Indian Science Philosophy and Culture ISBN: 9788187586012 Category : Chemistry Languages : en Pages : 0
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This Volume Presents A Succinct Account Of Chemical Knowledge And Techniques In The Indian Culture-Area From Prehistoric Times To About The Eighteenth Century Ad. Metals And Metal-Working; Dyes And Pigments; Coinage; Rocks And Minerals; Cosmetics And Perfumery; Ceramics And Glass; Paper-Making; Pyrotechnics And The Like Were Among The Important Chemical Practices That Were Fortered By Artisans And Craftsmen Who Scaled Peaks Of Excellence Specially In Metallurgy. Indian Alchemy Which Came Up As A Part Of Tantrik Tradition Soon Transformed Itself Into Medicinal Chemistry And Added A Veneer Of Mineral And Metallic Medicines Treated With Plant Extracts. A Notable Aspect Of Indian Chemical Practices In The Ancient And Medieval Periods Was Their Inter-Relationship With Religio-Philosophical Ideas As Well As Cultural Embellishment. Such Practices, Though Mainly Endogenous, Were Not Devoid Of Some Exogenous Influences From Time To Time. The Authors Who Are Experts In Their Fields, Have Portrayed The Different Nuances Of Indian Chemistry And Chemical Techniques Based On Extensive Archaeological Data As Well As Literary Sources With Their Scholarly And Integrated Interpretations. The Volume Is A Source Book Of Great Value To Mterested Scholars And General Readers Alike.
Author: K V Rangaswami Aiyangar Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781016522496 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Author: H. V. Nema Publisher: JP Medical Ltd ISBN: 9350255073 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 686
Book Description
The sixth edition of Textbook of Ophthalmology has been completely revised to include the latest developments in the field. Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the book discusses different ocular diseases and their treatment. This edition includes new chapters on Cryotherapy and Laser Therapy. Each chapter includes references for further research and 1000 questions and answers help with review and revision. Almost 900 images and illustrations, as well as a DVD enhance learning and understanding.