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Microscopes and Science in Colonial India by Cesar Barreto is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The article explores the historical significance of microscopes in nineteenth-century India, highlighting their gradual rise from recreational tools to symbols of scientific authority within colonial education and governance. It examines the interplay between local contexts and the broader visual culture of science, emphasizing how microscopes became political emblems and instruments of empowerment amidst skepticism about their utility. The narrative also critiques the neglect of visual objects in the study
- Author
- Cesar Barreto
- Language
- EN