The Lysenko Affair

This hardcover edition shows typical library wear, including a library sticker on the spine. The dust jacket has noticeable edge wear and some corner fraying, but it remains intact. The binding is solid, and the pages are clean and unmarked, making it a good reading copy despite its ex-library status.

David Joravsky's "The Lysenko Affair" is a critical examination of the controversial influence of Trofim Lysenko on Soviet science and agriculture. Published by The University of Chicago Press in 1986, this edition provides insights into the intersection of science and politics in the Soviet Union. Originally published in 1970 by Harvard University Press, this reprint is part of the Russian Research Center Studies series. Joravsky, a respected historian, dissects the impact of Lysenkoism, offering a thorough analysis of its scientific and political ramifications. This copy is an ex-library edition, showing signs of wear, and includes a library sticker on the spine. The dust jacket has some edge wear but remains intact. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of science and Soviet political dynamics.