Raja Serfoji II : science, medicine and enlightenment in Tanjore /

Raja Serfoji II : science, medicine and enlightenment in Tanjore /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Nair, Savithri Preetha.
Imprint:	New Delhi : Routledge, 2012.
Description:	xli, 156 p. ; 22 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Pathfinders Pathfinders.
Subject:	Serfoji -- II, -- Raja of Tanjore, -- 1777-1832. Serfoji -- II, -- Raja of Tanjore, -- 1777-1832. Kings and rulers. Thanjāvūr (India : District) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography. India -- Thanjāvūr (District) Biography.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8913394

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Varying Form of Title:	Raja Serfoji 2nd
ISBN:	9780415535045 0415535042
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [140]-148) and index.
Summary:	The book will be of interest to scholars of history, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, history of science and medicine, as well as the general reader.

Table of Contents:

Glossary
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Early Years: Lessons in Useful Knowledge
2. A Centre of Enlightenment
3. Making Sense of the Human Body
4. Plural and Enlightened Medical Practice
5. Preserving and Improving Public Health
6. Natural Philosophy
7. The Curious Pilgrim
The Sun Sets Over Tanjore: A Conclusion
Bibliography
About the Author
Index