Famine and Fallacies: The Legacy of Lysenkoism

This chapter explores the catastrophic impact of misguided agricultural policies during the Great Famine in China and the Soviet Union, focusing on Trofim Lysenko's controversial practices. It highlights the interplay between science and politics, the tragic human cost of these ideologies, and how historical misconceptions still resonate today. The chapter balances a serious examination of these themes with lighthearted anecdotes about food, underscoring the complex relationship between culture and history.