Isbn: 9789348699985 - village to world of science (11 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Zustand: New. Village to World of Science. Book.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 352 pages. 6.00x0.81x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This memoir traces Govind's remarkable journey from a remote village boy to a distinguished physicist and academic, while also serving as a poignant tribute to his wife, whose encouragement led him to document his life story. The narrative is divided into two parts: first, his challenging path through India's education system-from dedicated primary school teachers in his village to the rigorous research environment of a DPhil program. The second half chronicles his career teaching and conducting research at Panjab University and prestigious institutions in Orsay, Canberra, and Duisburg, always choosing to return home out of a deep-seated commitment to his students and his nation. Beyond personal history, the book offers a critical reflection on the evolution of higher education in India. Govind contrasts the golden era of universities in the 1970s and 80s-marked by collaborative research, international recognition, and cohesive teacher-student relationships-with the subsequent decline he witnessed. He attributes this fall to well-intentioned policies that, in practice, diluted academic standards, stifled innovation, and diminished institutional excellence. Ultimately, this is both an inspiring personal story and a passionate call for educational reform, arguing that India must revitalize its universities to foster the creativity and competitiveness needed to become a truly developed nation. …

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. This memoir traces Govind's remarkable journey from a remote village boy to a distinguished physicist and academic, while also serving as a poignant tribute to his wife, whose encouragement led him to document his life story. The narrative is divided into two parts: first, his challenging path through India's education system-from dedicated primary school teachers in his village to the rigorous research environment of a DPhil program. The second half chronicles his career teaching and conducting research at Panjab University and prestigious institutions in Orsay, Canberra, and Duisburg, always choosing to return home out of a deep-seated commitment to his students and his nation. Beyond personal history, the book offers a critical reflection on the evolution of higher education in India. Govind contrasts the golden era of universities in the 1970s and 80s-marked by collaborative research, international recognition, and cohesive teacher-student relationships-with the subsequent decline he witnessed. He attributes this fall to well-intentioned policies that, in practice, diluted academic standards, stifled innovation, and diminished institutional excellence. Ultimately, this is both an inspiring personal story and a passionate call for educational reform, arguing that India must revitalize its universities to foster the creativity and competitiveness needed to become a truly developed nation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…