Sakharov
Richard Lourie
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Sakharov
Published
2002
Publisher
Brandeis University Press
Pages
465
ISBN-10
1584652071
Description
"Richard Lourie, who translated Sakharov's memoirs, has now written the first full biography of this towering figure of the last century. Drawing on a wide range of sources - including previously secret KGB files, as well as Sakharov's own correspondence - Lourie tells the story of a life intimately bound up with Soviet history. With the H-bomb, Sakharov made the Soviet Union a superpower; with his courage and his moral conviction, he made it accountable to the world for its treatment of its citizens. His untimely death in December 1989 cut short a budding career as a politician, for at the end of his life, Sakharov had been elected to the Congress of People's Deputies and was engaged in a campaign to reform the Soviet constitution.". "As a scientist, Sakharov not only helped change the world through the creation of thermo-nuclear weapons, he also engaged in theoretical research whose ultimate significance is yet to be determined. As a Russian, he has been ranked by his own people with Lenin and Stalin in terms of his influence on the country. As a human being, he set a standard for principled dissent and compassion acknowledged the world over."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
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Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
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The Story of Philosophy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sakharov?
This edition of Sakharov has approximately 465 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sakharov?
For most readers, Sakharov typically takes between 9h 41m and 6h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sakharov?
The estimated word count for Sakharov is approximately 116,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sakharov?
Sakharov was written by Richard Lourie.
When was Sakharov published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.