Robert Silverberg
The World Inside
- ISBN 13:
- 9780765324320
- author:
- Robert Silverberg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Orb Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.52 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
In the year 2381, humanity's salvation lies in the massive Urbmon system, a self-sustaining city that stretches nearly two miles into the sky. Within its walls, eight hundred thousand people live in peace and harmony, their lives highly regulated and cherished. Yet, amidst this perfection, discontent simmers. A historian searches for the root of his unease, while an ambitious administrator uncovers the dark truths beneath the surface. A computer engineer harbors a forbidden desire, one that could lead to severe punishment if discovered. Life in Urbmon 116 is a carefully constructed society, where conflict is abhorred and any disturbance is met with harsh punishment. The culture of procreation is seen as the highest pinnacle of a god-like plan, and those who dare to question this are sent "down the chute" to be recycled as fertilizer. This is a world where the boundaries between individuality and conformity are constantly tested. A thought-provoking exploration of society and what makes us human, The World Inside is a gripping tale of rebellion and self-discovery.
Related Products
Related Products
See Inside World Religions - See Inside
Frith, Alex
Look Inside Our World
Emily Bone , Marianna Oklejak (Illustrator)
See Inside First World War (Usborne See Inside)
Rob Lloyd Jones
Second World War (See Inside)
Rob Lloyd Jones
The Deal: Inside the World of a Super-Agent
Jon Smith