'Science, Technology and Medicine in India,
1930-2000:
The Problem of Poverty'
University of Warwick
11th and 12th November, 2010
Convenor
Dr Sarah Hodges (University of Warwick)
With the generous sponsorship of the British Academy
'Science, Technology and Medicine in India, 1930-2000:
The Problem of Poverty.'
University of Warwick
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th November 2010
Millburn House
Contents
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Conference Information
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Provisional Programme
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'Science, Technology and Medicine in India, 1930-2000: The
Problem of Poverty.'
11-12 November 2010
Organised by the Centre for the History of Medicine, University of Warwick.
Venue
Institute of Advanced Study, Millburn House, University of Warwick
Millburn House is located two buildings along from University House in the University of Warwick Science Park – it is
marked as building 38 on the main campus map (the building is in the top right hand corner of the map). This can be
downloaded at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/visiting/maps/campusmap/ Please note that the building numbers on
printed versions of the map may be different. There are a small number of parking spaces available at Millburn House.
Once you arrive at Millburn, use the front entrance shown on the photo and take the staircase opposite you as you enter.
IAS is on the left at the top of the stairs. If coming by road, a map can be downloaded from:
http://www.warwicksciencepark.co.uk/img/uwsp_mapweb.pdf
Catering
Catering and refreshments will be provided on both days, including a hot buffet lunch (Should you have any concern about
the type of food to be served at lunch please contact Tracy Horton (T.Horton@warwick.ac.uk).
Please note that all dietary requirements will be accommodated if we are advised well ahead of time.
Conference Dinner
The Conference Dinner on Thursday 11th in the evening will be held at Cryfield Grange at 7.30pm. Please be advised that
there are limited places due to the venue and space allocated. Should day attendees wish to participate please contact
Tracy Horton via email T.Horton@warwick.ac.uk to register your interest as soon as possible.
Please note: A minibus service will be provided departing from Arden House Reception at 7.15pm prompt. The location
of Arden House can be downloaded at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/conferences/howtofindus
(Cryfield Grange is located on Cryfield Grange Road in Kenilworth, a map and further directions are available on the web
page: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/ias/about/facilities/cryfieldgrange)
Taxis
The University uses Trinity Taxis for travel arrangements.
Tel: 02476 631631
For those claiming expenses, please keep your receipts.
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'Science, Technology and Medicine in India, 1930-2000:
The Problem of Poverty'
University of Warwick
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th November 2010
Institute of Advanced Study,
Millburn House
Provisional Programme
DAY 1: Thursday 11 November 2010
11.00
Registration and Refreshments
11.20
Welcome and opening remarks: Sarah Hodges
11.30 – 6.00
Individual presentations and group discussion
11.30 – 12.00
12.00 – 12.30
David Arnold, ‘The Medicalisation of Poverty’
Discussion
12.30- 1.00
1.00 – 1.30
Mohan Rao, ‘Poverty and Population’
Discussion
1.30-2.30
Lunch
2.30 – 4.30
2.30 – 3.00
3.00 – 3.30
Sarah Hodges, ‘Health is Wealth’
Discussion
3.30 – 4.00
4.00 – 4.30
Dhruv Raina, ‘Appropriate Technology’ (tbc)
Discussion
4.30 – 5.00
Refreshments
5.00 - 5.30
5.30- 6.00
Harish Naraindas, “Of Possession, the poor, and the poverty of medicine”
Discussion
6.00
‘History, Memory, Event and the Politics of Performance' Symposium
Millburn House organised by Theatre, Performance and Cultural Policy Studies
7.15 Prompt
7.30
Pick up from Arden House Reception for Cryfield Grange
Conference Dinner, Cryfield Grange
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'Science, Technology and Medicine in India, 1930-2000:
The Problem of Poverty'
University of Warwick
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th November 2010
Institute of Advanced Study,
Millburn House
Provisional Programme
DAY 2: Friday 12th November 2010
9.45
Refreshments
10.00 – 10.30
10.30 – 11.00
David Hardiman, ‘The Emotional World of the Good Healer’
Discussion
11.00 – 11.30
Lakshmi Kutty, ‘Artefacts of science/poverty as mirage. An exploration of
two scientific tools in tuberculosis policy.’
Discussion
11.30 – 12.00
12.00-12.30
Divya Padmanabhan, 'Mental Health at the Margins: Examining Debates
on Possession, Healing and the Poor'
12.30-1.00
Discussion
1.00 – 2.00
Lunch
2.00- 4.00
Group discussion for presenters
The Way Ahead in Warwick and Delhi, 2010-2013
(1) Intellectual Agenda(s) in light of our presentations and collective discussions
(2) Future Research, Budgets and Meeting Logistics and Protocols.
(3) Make sure you bring your diaries -- we will try and nail down dates for subsequent meetings
4.00
Tea and farewells
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