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Sakharov in His Own Words

AUG 01, 1990
‘Autobiographical narratives constitute an important part of mankind’s memory,’ Andrei Sakharov says in the preface to his newly published life story, Memoirs. ‘That is one reason why I took up writing this book.’ Another, he continues, is ‘to try to set the record straight.’ Here two good friends review his book.

DOI: 10.1063/1.881255

Susan Eisenhower
Roald Z. Sagdeev

Few people in this century have been so esteemed for their original thought, humanitarian commitment and moral courage as Andrei Sakharov. His extraordinary personal qualities continue to serve as inspiration to many millions of people throughout the world. Within the Soviet Union, particularly, Sakharov’s voice is greatly missed.

References

  1. 1. A. Sakharov, Memoirs, Knopf, New York (1990).

  2. 2. A. Sakharov, From Gorki and Beyond (in Russian), Chekhov Publishing, Moscow (1990). The book will be published in English translation by Knopf.

  3. 3. A. Sakharov, Sakharov Speaks. Knopf, New York (1974), p. 56.

More about the Authors

Susan Eisenhower. International Trade Organization Located, Washington, DC.

Roald Z. Sagdeev. University of Maryland.

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Volume 43, Number 8

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