Science and Society
The Social Function of Science: Review
Problems of Science and Technology in Underdeveloped Countries
The Scientific Attitude and Religion
Revolution and the Progress of Science Soviet Science: What can it Teach Us
Nuclear Warfare: The Real Danger
Imperialism and Peace
The Energy Question
Atomic Energy for India
Sun or Atom
Solar Energy for Underdeveloped Areas
On Two Great Scientists
Einstein: Passionate Adventurer
G.D. Birkhoff: A Tribute
He was one of the few great Indians who had grasped the nature of twentieth century science. and technology and its implications for humanity. He showed genuine awareness of the interaction between science and social processes particularly in the context of the underdeveloped countries. His approach to science and its application was always an integrated one and not purely technical.
He devoted a great deal of his time to the peace movement and the campaign against nuclear weapons.
This collection of these essays bring together for the first time Prof. Kosambi's contributions on science, society and peace. It is relevant today in that it deals with many of the themes which have come to the forefront of discussion in the last few years. Some of the questions explored are: What is science? Do social systems make any difference to the nature of science and its progress? What should be the appropriate direction of development of science and technology in underdeveloped countries? Why is research on solar energy rather than atomic energy more important to India? What is the real character of the nuclear danger?: How should we judge the greatness of a scientist and his work from the perspective of the future of mankind.
