Winner of a Prometheus and Sidewise Award, this science fiction novella is a comedic and biting commentary on capitalism and an exploration of technological singularity in a posthuman civilization. As a world war rages on without an emerging victor, the story follows John Matheson, an idealistic tee
The human front: plus ''Other deviations: the human front exposed'' and ''The future will happen here, too'' and ''Working the wet end'' Outspoken interview
✍ Scribed by Ken MacLeod
- Publisher
- PM Press
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 185 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1604863951
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✦ Synopsis
Winner of a Prometheus and Sidewise Award, this science fiction novella is a comedic and biting commentary on capitalism and an exploration of technological singularity in a posthuman civilization. As a world war rages on without an emerging victor, the story follows John Matheson, an idealistic teenage Scottish guerilla warrior who must change his tactics and alliances with the arrival of an alien species. This alternate history and poignant political satire flips hero types and expectations, delivering a lively tale of adventure—as dramatic and thought provoking as it is funny. Also included is an interview with the author and two essays that relate his poignant views on social philosophies.
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