Stalin and the Soviet Science Wars

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Focusing on the intersection of science and ideology, the book reveals how Joseph Stalin engaged deeply with scientific debates from 1945 to 1953, aiming to align scientific truth with Marxist-Leninist philosophy. Rather than mere megalomania, Stalin sought to demonstrate the compatibility of socialism and science, editing reports and writing on various scientific disciplines. Ethan Pollock utilizes newly uncovered archival documents to illustrate Stalin's ambition to embody the synergy between political authority and scientific knowledge, reshaping historical perceptions of his influence on Soviet science.