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Savage Humanists
Savage Humanists
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What if we were modified neurologically so we could only tell the truth? What if aliens beamed us proof that God didn't exist? What if the sideshow freak you're seeing is really a visiting alien? What if a teleportation accident created a duplicate you?
Meet the Savage Humanists: the hottest science-fiction writers working today. They use SF's unique powers to comment on the human condition in mordantly funny, satiric stories, each accompanied by commentary by renowned SF scholar Fiona Kelleghan.
Every author in this anthology has been nominated for the Hugo or Nebula Awards—or both!—and many have won. In these pages, you'll find the top names in the SF field including:
Jonathan Lethem (author of the novel Gun, with Occasional Music), James Morrow (The Philosopher's Apprentice), Kim Stanley Robinson (Red Mars), Robert J. Sawyer (Rollback), Connie Willis (The Doomsday Book), plus Gregory Frost, James Patrick Kelly, John Kessel, and Tim Sullivan.
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Insightful, satirical sci-fi exploring human nature
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Who is this book for?
If you enjoy science fiction that makes you think and laugh, Savage Humanists is a fantastic pick. It's a collection that uses futuristic scenarios to reflect on human morals, society, and beliefs, all with sharp wit and intelligence. Plus, you'll be diving into stories by some of the best in the genre, each pushing boundaries while offering clever commentary.