{"product_id":"itihase-bigyan","title":"Itihase Bigyan","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: J. D. Bernal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ananda Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788177564334\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 836\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItihase Bigyan\u003c\/em\u003e (History of Science) by \u003cstrong\u003eJ. D. Bernal\u003c\/strong\u003e is an insightful exploration of how science and society have mutually influenced each other from ancient times to the modern era. The book, originally titled \u003cem\u003eScience in History\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the development of science alongside the evolution of human societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context of Science\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe book begins by tracing the journey from primitive tools like the stone axe to the modern era of hydrogen bombs and genetic engineering. Bernal introduces the profound impact that science has had on shaping civilizations, while also exploring how societal needs and conditions have shaped scientific progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Cultural Science\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eBernal challenges the Western-centric view of scientific development. He highlights the contributions of ancient \u003cstrong\u003eIndian\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBabylonian\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChinese\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eIslamic\u003c\/strong\u003e civilizations to the development of modern science. These cultures, often overlooked in traditional histories of science, played crucial roles in shaping the modern scientific enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterdisciplinary Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eBernal doesn't limit his definition of science to natural sciences. He expands the concept to include \u003cstrong\u003esocial sciences\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as sociology, economics, and political science, which have evolved in response to the needs and demands of different societies. He examines how \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereligion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epsychology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eeducation\u003c\/strong\u003e have contributed to and been shaped by scientific thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role of Science in Modern Society\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eAt the core of the book, Bernal raises a critical question: Has humanity, in its pursuit of scientific knowledge, developed the societal maturity necessary to use this knowledge responsibly? He warns that without proper societal and moral frameworks, the tremendous achievements of science could be misused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe book has had a profound influence on the global understanding of science. It urges readers to appreciate the contributions of different civilizations to the scientific enterprise and to understand the social and political contexts in which science is practiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBernal’s Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eBernal, a renowned British physicist, was not only a pioneer in \u003cstrong\u003ecrystallography\u003c\/strong\u003e but also an active promoter of \u003cstrong\u003esocialism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epeace movements\u003c\/strong\u003e. His work is a call to integrate scientific progress with social responsibility, and to ensure that the advancements of science serve humanity rather than disrupt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of science, its social implications, and the cross-cultural roots of modern scientific thought. It offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking view of science as a human endeavor that is inseparable from society and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49494511518000,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788177564334","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-itihase-bigyan-40072033894704.jpg?v=1775980896","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/itihase-bigyan","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}