Herald of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2000, V 70, N 2.

Science and Society

Yu. N. Pavlovskii
Analysis of the Mechanism of Nuclear Deterrence 
p. 129  


From the Podium of the Academy's Presidium


S. G. Inge-Vechtomov
Yeast Prions and the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology 
p. 136  


Point of View


G. R. Ivanitskii
A Fresh Start or the Last Finish? 
p. 144  


Discussion Forum


A. Yu. Rozanov
The Bacterial-Paleontological Approach to the Study of Meteorites 
p. 154

A. A. Marakushev
Astrobiology: An Illusory Science 
p. 163


Reviews


Yu. N. Efremov
Sites of Star Formation in the Universe 
p. 167  


Interview


Science in the Service of Human Health 
p. 176  


Profiles


V. N. Kholodov
An Academician's Scientific Exploit 
p. 182


An Essay


F. T. Yanshina and A. L. Yanshin†
The Evolution of Vernadsky's Views on Living Matter and the Biosphere
p. 189  


Reflections on a New Book


V. D. Parondzhanov
The President's Last Confession 
p. 194

A. I. Volkov
Sociology as a Science and a Movement 
p. 198


Science Life


V. M. Matrosov
Science for the 21st Century. New Responsibilities 
p. 202

A. T. Mokronosov and Vl. V. Kuznetsov
Plant Physiology on the Eve of a New Millennium 
p. 210


Official Section


Awards and Prizes 
p. 212