The Ministry for the Future
In a not-so-distant future, a global organization takes on the monumental task of addressing climate change and its devastating impacts. Founded as a response to an international tragedy, the Ministry for the Future employs innovative and controversial tactics to confront this existential threat. With a diverse cast of characters, including activists, politicians, and economists, the story delves into the ethical dilemmas and radical solutions required to save humanity. As tensions rise and the world teeters on the brink of collapse, readers are invited to contemplate the true cost of survival. This gripping tale asks: what sacrifices are we willing to make for a sustainable future?
By Kim Stanley Robinson
Published: 2020
"We are not here to lament the world we have lost, but to create the world we want to live in."
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This is a masterpiece of the imagination, using fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate change will affect us all. Its setting is not a desolate, postapocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us and in which we might just overcome the extraordinary challenges we face. It is both immediate and impactful, desperate and hopeful in equal measure, and it is one of the most powerful and original books on climate change ever written.
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Kim Stanley Robinson
Kim Stanley Robinson is an acclaimed American science fiction author known for his intricate world-building and exploration of ecological and social themes. He gained widespread recognition for his Mars Trilogy, which includes "Red Mars," "Green Mars," and "Blue Mars," a groundbreaking series that delves into the colonization and terraform of Mars. Robinson's works often combine scientific rigor with compelling narratives, emphasizing the impact of climate change and the possibilities of sustainable futures. His other notable works include "The Years of Rice and Salt," "2312," and "The Ministry for the Future," each reflecting his deep engagement with global issues and visionary thinking.
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- Authors
- Kim Stanley Robinson
- Published
- January 2020
- Publisher
- Orbit Books
- ISBN
- 0316300136
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Politics and Current AffairsScience FictionSocial Justice MovementsClimate Fiction
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