Stalin and the Scientists

Simon Ings explores how science functioned under Stalin’s regime, revealing a world where ideology distorted research and punished dissent. The book examines both conformity and quiet resistance among Soviet scientists, showing how political pressure shaped knowledge itself. Ings writes with clarity and narrative drive, bringing complex scientific debates to life. The book raises enduring questions about truth, authority, and intellectual freedom. It is a chilling and fascinating study of science under totalitarianism.