Stebbins, R. 1963 24 Asian Trip New Delhi Jan. 12 Nature is not viewed as something to be controlled but rather to be ordered. The Christian philosophy of good works (at least a view held by some Christians) does not apply and there is little effort to convert, to better the lot of one's self and others. There is little force among the uneducated to push for cure of disease, improvement of living conditions, because of this ancient attitude of acceptance of what is. Those who are stirred to achieve the easy life of the West are impressed by our technology and are inclined to get there quickly and are not much interested in basic research. If they do not accept the importance of fundamental studies applied in their own country and their own cultural context, they may forever be dependent on outside science. At least this is the situation as viewed by Dart who has spent a year or so in Nepal and nearby areas. It will be our job to that if these to follow to encourage the acceptance of the importance of pure science as well as the practical aspects of science. Jan. 13 Sunrise at 7:20 am. through a ground mist and a low-hanging brown haze (smog?). I'm impressed with the great number of birds. The morning chorus was so great I was drawn to the window where I could