Aarathi Prasad is een schrijfster wiens werk zich verdiept in de ingewikkelde relatie tussen wetenschap en de mensheid. Voortbouwend op haar achtergrond in genetica en uitgebreide ervaring in wetenschappelijk onderzoek en communicatie, onderzoekt ze diepgaande vragen over leven, maatschappij en de toekomst. Prasad's schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door intellectuele strengheid en een toegankelijke aanpak, waardoor complexe wetenschappelijke concepten boeiend worden voor een breed publiek. Ze heeft een opmerkelijk talent om wetenschappelijke inzichten te verweven met meeslepende verhalen, en biedt lezers nieuwe perspectieven op de natuurlijke wereld en onze plaats daarin.
The narrative delves into the rich and intricate history of silk, highlighting its significance across different cultures and eras. Aarathi Prasad examines the contributions of scientists and the biology of silk-producing animals, offering insights into the global impact and cultural relevance of this luxurious fabric. The book explores not only the past but also the future of silk, emphasizing its enduring allure and the complex interplay between nature and human ingenuity.
The first comprehensive history of medicine in India
Travels Through Indian Medicine
India defies definition, and the story of medicine in India is similarly rich and complex: shaped by unique challenges and opportunities, uniting cutting-edge technological developments with ancient cultural traditions, fuelled by political changes which transformed the lives of millions and moulded by the energy of forceful individuals. Here, Aarathi Prasad investigates how Indian medicine came to be the way it is. Her travels will take her to bonesetter clinics in Jaipur and Hyderabad and the waiting-rooms of Bollywood's best plastic surgeons, and introduce her to traditional healers as well as the world-beating heart surgeon who is revolutionising treatment of the poor around the globe. From the asthma treatment 'cure' that involves swallowing a live fish, to ground-breaking mental health initiatives in Mumbai's Dharavi mega-slum and ground-breaking neuroscience happening inside the Mughal walls of old Delhi, Indian Medicine tells the story of the Indian people, in sickness and in health, and provides a unique perspective on the most diverse and fascinating country in the world. Indian Medicine will accompany a programme of Wellcome Collection exhibitions and activity exploring India's rich plurality of cultures of medicine, healing and well-being in Indian cities in 2016.