Geek Nation

Angela Saini's first book was published by Hodder & Stoughton in spring 2011. It's a journey through India to learn more about what Nehru described as its 'scientific temper', and the extraordinary ways in which science is being harnessed to help ordinary Indians. Geek Nation was an Independent book of the year in the UK, a Little Atoms top ten book, a bestseller in India, and has been translated into Chinese and Arabic. 

COVERAGE AND REVIEWS

Extracts from Geek Nation have been published in the Guardian and Caravan, among others, and Angela has spoken about it on the BBC, NPR and NDTV, as well as at literary festivals across the world. You can learn more about the book in this interview with BBC's Nick Higham on Meet the Author, broadcast in 2011.

“Saini has a genuine talent for describing science” - The Sunday Times


“...an eye-opening survey of scientists in today’s India... Engagingly written and remarkably objective... First-rate [as] reportage” - The Independent


“Geek Nation comes as a breath of fresh air. It’s a combination of substance and style” - The Hindu


“Saini’s engaging narrative takes readers through India’s colorful streets and gives a face to the problems” - Publisher’s Weekly


“Saini’s vivid portrait of hi-tech India reveals a country in a hurry” - Financial Times

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