Soviet Scientists and the State examines the constraints place upon the natural scientist in the Soviet Union. The book brings into sharp relief the social and economic consequences arising from the highly centralized character of Communist Party rule. Because conditions regarded as essential for effective scientific research conflict with the form of political control prevailing in the Soviet Union, the Soviet scientists' working environment provides a fruitful context for assessing the methods adopted by the Communist ...
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Soviet Scientists and the State examines the constraints place upon the natural scientist in the Soviet Union. The book brings into sharp relief the social and economic consequences arising from the highly centralized character of Communist Party rule. Because conditions regarded as essential for effective scientific research conflict with the form of political control prevailing in the Soviet Union, the Soviet scientists' working environment provides a fruitful context for assessing the methods adopted by the Communist Party. This study is an excellent base from which to explore some important sources of change in contemporary Soviet politics. The book is also a survey of the present state of natural science in the U.S.S.R. Topics of concern range from the scientists' background and social characteristics, institutions, status, and leadership to their social relations and effectiveness. The relationship of the Communist Party to the scientists is examined in detail.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (top edge dust stained-otherwise near Fine), in protective wrapper. Pp. x + 138, illus with tables (no inscriptions).
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UsedVeryGood. Hardcover; light fading, light shelf wear to exterior; previous owner's sta mping on front end page; otherwise in very good condition with clean text a nd tight binding.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). 138 p. Audience: Professional and scholarly. clean and tight, library sticker on the front cover, and glue residue where the pocket was in the rear, no markings, the cover and first few pages have a crease.
