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Sakharov: A Biography by RICHARD LOURIE - Textbook - Paperback - 2002 - from Thomas Books and Biblio.com

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An intelligent biography of Andrei Sakharov, the Soviet physicist-turned-dissident and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. The author focuses on the political aspects of Sakharov's work with the hydrogen bomb and his fall from grace in the eyes of the KGB when he became a champion of human rights. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.

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"Richly detailed, well-contextualized: Lourie fleshes out the Sakharov legend and probes the heart of the world's greatest social experiment."

Sakharov: A Biography

by LOURIE, RICHARD

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Book desription: Hanover: University Press of New England, 2002. Softcover. Fine/No. First edition, uncorrected proof. Softcover. Fine book in pictorial wrappers.

Bookseller: Thomas Books (US)
Bookseller Inventory #: 2002147
Format/binding: Softcover
Book condition: Fine
Jacket condition: No
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1584652071
ISBN 13: 9781584652076
Publisher: University Press of New England
Place: Hanover
Date published: 2002
Pages: 465
Size: 6.25 x 9 x 1.25 inches
LCCN: DK275.S25L68 2002
Dewey: 323/.092 B
Weight: 1.75 pounds
Subjects: REFERENCE / General;

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