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Overview"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" Full Product DetailsAuthor: David JoravskyPublisher: The University of Chicago Press Imprint: University of Chicago Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 1.60cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 2.30cm Weight: 0.709kg ISBN: 9780226410319ISBN 10: 0226410315 Pages: 474 Publication Date: 15 August 1986 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Joravsky is professor of history at Northwestern University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |