The Perversion Of Knowledge

The True Story Of Soviet Science

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science
Cover of the book The Perversion Of Knowledge by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein, Basic Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dr. Vadim J. Birstein ISBN: 9780786751860
Publisher: Basic Books Publication: September 9, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books Language: English
Author: Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
ISBN: 9780786751860
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication: September 9, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books
Language: English

During the Soviet years, Russian science was touted as one of the greatest successes of the regime. Russian science was considered to be equal, if not superior, to that of the wealthy western nations. The Perversion of Knowledge, a history of Soviet science that focuses on its control by the KGB and the Communist Party, reveals the dark side of this glittering achievement. Based on the author's firsthand experience as a Soviet scientist, and drawing on extensive Russian language sources not easily available to the Western reader, the book includes shocking new information on biomedical experimentation on humans as well as an examination of the pernicious effects of Trofim Lysenko's pseudo-biology. Also included are many poignant case histories of those who collaborated and those who managed to resist, focusing on the moral choices and consequences. The text is accompanied by the author's own translations of key archival materials, making this work an essential resource for all those with a serious interest in Russian history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

During the Soviet years, Russian science was touted as one of the greatest successes of the regime. Russian science was considered to be equal, if not superior, to that of the wealthy western nations. The Perversion of Knowledge, a history of Soviet science that focuses on its control by the KGB and the Communist Party, reveals the dark side of this glittering achievement. Based on the author's firsthand experience as a Soviet scientist, and drawing on extensive Russian language sources not easily available to the Western reader, the book includes shocking new information on biomedical experimentation on humans as well as an examination of the pernicious effects of Trofim Lysenko's pseudo-biology. Also included are many poignant case histories of those who collaborated and those who managed to resist, focusing on the moral choices and consequences. The text is accompanied by the author's own translations of key archival materials, making this work an essential resource for all those with a serious interest in Russian history.

More books from Basic Books

Cover of the book The Sword and the Shield by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book The Savage Wars Of Peace by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Bending Toward Justice by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Ever Is a Long Time by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Thread Of The Silkworm by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Rats in the Grain by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book The Tao Of War by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Classical Literature by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Andy Warhol and the Can that Sold the World by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Frientimacy by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Ask Me About My Divorce by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Outdated by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Riding Fury Home by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Letters to a Young Actor by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
Cover of the book Beautiful You by Dr. Vadim J. Birstein
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy