From Myths to Science: The Evolution of Religious Beliefs & Scientific Knowledge (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780143476153)

Gauhar Raza is an Indian scientist, poet, and documentary filmmaker known for his pioneering work in science communication and progressive thought. A former Chief Scientist at CSIR-NISCAIR, he is best known for proposing the Cultural Distance Model of Public Understanding of Science.

An acclaimed Urdu poet and award-winning filmmaker, he has written several collections of poetry and directed powerful documentaries including In Dark Times, Inqilab, and Jung-e-Azadi. Blending scientific rigor with poetic sensitivity, Raza stands out as a distinctive voice at the intersection of reason, culture, and social change.