Learning The World by Ken Macleod
Reminding us that the universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we CAN imagine, LEARNING THE WORLD is a stunning novel of exploration, discovery and Mankind's destiny amongst the stars.
As always with this deeply political writer, the book is chock-full of well-done extrapolation concerning the political and economic workings of his various societiesThis is contemporary SF at its best. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
Thought-provoking and entertaining, this highly original first-contact story should please any science fiction reader. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
MacLeod continues to dazzle readers with vividly rendered landscapes of technological splendor and fascinating yet plausible visions of humanity's future. -- BOOKLIST
Mind-expanding science fiction at its best; it is no surprise that it has been shortlisted for all the main science fiction awards. * THE TIMES *
A charismatic, inventive story of space travel and discovery * SFX *
A beautiful piece of stylish writing. . . Gripping and convincing * STARBURST *
Ken MacLeod outdoes himself with Learning the World. . . don't miss this one * ANALOG *
Thought-provoking and entertaining, this highly original first-contact story should please any science fiction reader. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
MacLeod continues to dazzle readers with vividly rendered landscapes of technological splendor and fascinating yet plausible visions of humanity's future. -- BOOKLIST
Mind-expanding science fiction at its best; it is no surprise that it has been shortlisted for all the main science fiction awards. * THE TIMES *
A charismatic, inventive story of space travel and discovery * SFX *
A beautiful piece of stylish writing. . . Gripping and convincing * STARBURST *
Ken MacLeod outdoes himself with Learning the World. . . don't miss this one * ANALOG *
Since graduating from Glasgow University in 1976, Ken MacLeod has worked as a computer analyst in Edinburgh. He now writes full time.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841493442 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841493449 |
| Title | Learning The World |
| Author | Ken Macleod |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2006-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Arthur C. Clarke Award 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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