Heroes, villains, conformists of Russian science. 6th edition, fixed. Shnol S.E.

In this book, in the biographies and fate of outstanding researchers, the history of Russian science (mainly biology) is presented, and through it - the history of Russia of pre -Soviet and Soviet times. In the history of Russian science, the dramatic paths of the movement of thought are often combined with the tragic fate of researchers. Problems of moral choice, the fate of the heroes and crimes of the villains fill this story. The life of science is not determined only by the confrontation of heroes and villains. Perhaps, in a paradoxical sense, the true heroes of science are conformists. And among scientists whose life is described in this book, many outstanding conformists. It is not necessary to devote essays to all villains. It is not necessary to mention all outstanding conformists. But the heroes - heroes should be called everyone. No matter how many conformers are the irreplaceable, the heroes are the first figures in history. The stories of eyewitnesses, documents, new materials and already well -known facts create a living appearance of people whose life is an example of moral choice in situations where such a choice seems impossible. The book is addressed to the widest circle of readers - to everyone who is interested in the history of Russian science and is not indifferent to the problems of our Fatherland. Historians, scientists, representatives of government bodies responsible for scientific and technical policy will also read it with interest.