The Lysenko Affair (Paperback, New edition)


The Lysenko affair was perhaps the most bizarre chapter in the history of modern science. For thirty years, until 1965, Soviet genetics was dominated by a fanatical agronomist who achieved dictatorial power over genetics and plant science as well as agronomy.
"A standard source both for Soviet specialists and for sociologists of science."--"American Journal of Sociology
"
"Joravsky has produced . . . the most detailed and authoritative treatment of Lysenko and his view on genetics."--"New York Times Book Review"

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The Lysenko affair was perhaps the most bizarre chapter in the history of modern science. For thirty years, until 1965, Soviet genetics was dominated by a fanatical agronomist who achieved dictatorial power over genetics and plant science as well as agronomy.
"A standard source both for Soviet specialists and for sociologists of science."--"American Journal of Sociology
"
"Joravsky has produced . . . the most detailed and authoritative treatment of Lysenko and his view on genetics."--"New York Times Book Review"

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Product Details

General

Imprint

University of Chicago Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

August 1986

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

August 1986

Authors

Dimensions

155 x 228 x 38mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

474

Edition

New edition

ISBN-13

978-0-226-41031-9

Barcode

9780226410319

Categories

LSN

0-226-41031-5



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