On Sakharov
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A landmark tribute to one of the twentieth century's most courageous voices, On Sakharov brings together a compelling collection of essays honouring Andrei Sakharov — Nobel Prize-winning physicist, Soviet dissident, and tireless advocate for human rights. Edited by Alexander Babyonyshev, the volume presents writings by prominent Soviet writers, dissidents, and scientists who chronicle the moral and intellectual legacy of a man exiled within his own country for daring to speak truth to power. The essays illuminate Sakharov's unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and the fundamental freedoms that Soviet authorities sought to suppress. Complementing these tributes are some of Sakharov's own most recent writings on morality and man's quest for freedom, making this an indispensable document of Cold War-era dissent and the human spirit's resilience against totalitarianism.
Author: Alexander Babyonyshev
Format: Paperback
Published: 1982, Vintage Books
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A landmark tribute to one of the twentieth century's most courageous voices, On Sakharov brings together a compelling collection of essays honouring Andrei Sakharov — Nobel Prize-winning physicist, Soviet dissident, and tireless advocate for human rights. Edited by Alexander Babyonyshev, the volume presents writings by prominent Soviet writers, dissidents, and scientists who chronicle the moral and intellectual legacy of a man exiled within his own country for daring to speak truth to power. The essays illuminate Sakharov's unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and the fundamental freedoms that Soviet authorities sought to suppress. Complementing these tributes are some of Sakharov's own most recent writings on morality and man's quest for freedom, making this an indispensable document of Cold War-era dissent and the human spirit's resilience against totalitarianism.