The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his top reads of 2020, this visionary novel from the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Kim Stanley Robinson is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics and the human behaviours that drive these forces. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description ONE OF BARACK OBAMAS FAVOURITE READS OF THE YEAR If I could get policymakers and citizens everywhere to read just one book this year, it would be Kim Stanley Robinsons The Ministry for the Future Ezra Klein, Vox A great read Bill GatesThe Ministry for the Future 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. Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year, this extraordinary novel from visionary writer Kim Stanley Robinson will change the way you think about the climate crisis.A novel that presents a rousing vision of how we might unite to overcome the greatest challenge of our time TED.comA breathtaking look at the challenges that face our planet in all their sprawling magnitude and also in their intimate, individual moments of humanity Booklist (starred review)Gutsy, humane . . . a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet Publishers Weekly (starred review)A sweeping epic about climate change and humanitys efforts to try and turn the tide before its too late Polygon (Best of the Year)Steely, visionary optimism Guardian Author Biography Kim Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. He is the author of more than twenty books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy, 2312, Aurora and New York 2140. In 2008, he was named a Hero of the Environment by Time, and he works with the Sierra Nevada research institute. He lives in Davis, California. Review Bestseller Robinson again tackles climate change head-on in this gutsy, humane view of a near-future Earth careening toward collapse . . . Robinson masterfully integrates the practical details of environmental crises and geoengineering projects into a sweeping, optimistic portrait of humanitys ability to cooperate in the face of disaster. This heartfelt work of hard science-fiction is a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *A breathtaking look at the challenges that face our planet in all their sprawling magnitude and also in their intimate, individual moments of humanity * Booklist *Steely, visionary optimism * Guardian *A panoramic epic, the best science fiction-nonfiction novel Ive ever read * Jonathan Lethem, Vanity Fair *The Ministry for the Future is a great read. Robinson has written a novel that presents the urgency of this crisis in an original way and leaves readers with hope that we can do something about it. The next chapter in the story of our planet is still being written, and the ending is up to us * Bill Gates *Robinson is one of the worlds finest working novelists, in any genre. New York 2140 is a towering novel about a genuinely grave threat to civilisation -- GUARDIANA masterpiece * The Times *A deeply realised world that feels more like a peep into our future than a work of fiction * New Scientist *Robinson seamlessly binds together characters and narrative strands . . . An immensely enjoyable reading experience * SciFiNow *Robinsons writing is so evocative that you can imagine that any one of his paragraphs could feature in the film of the book . . . a thoughtful, innovative page turner -- STARBURSTAny new novel by the great Kim Stanley Robinson is always an event and Red Moon doesnt disappoint * Independent *Even at 600-plus pages, theres a leanness to the prose that keeps the plot moving forwards . . . Robinson handles setpieces with aplomb -- SFXA wise and big-hearted novel to read and then, straight away, read again * SFX *Another stellar effort from one of the masters of the genre * Booklist *Its near impossible to capture the vibrance of the entire city in the span of one single novel, yet Kim Stanley Robinson manages to do just that and more -- NEWSWEEKLike all great sci-fi, New York 2140 is as much inward-looking as it is forward- . . . Robinsons work has a strong, intelligent social conscience -- GQThe lunar landscape is a source of beautifully described detail * Kirkus *A compelling vision of the future * Science *Starkly beautiful and fundamentally optimistic -- THE CONVERSATIONOnly sci-fi can drown Manhattan and make you want to live there -- BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEKOne of the finest writers of his generation * Locus *Beautiful descriptions of lunar landscapes * Guardian *This may well be Robinsons masterpiece and is surely the most important piece of sf in years -- MORNING STARSci-fi fans will love the detail and the optimism about humanitys future in space * Wall Street Journal *There have been more than a few environmental catastrophe tales set in a future New York, but possibly none of them have been this interesting -- LOCUSOne of the most exciting books in climate change fiction yet written... Both immensely readable and timely -- LITHUBUtterly immersive and unexpectedly hopeful -- RT BOOK REVIEWS Long Description ONE OF BARACK OBAMAS FAVOURITE READS OF THE YEAR If I could get policymakers and citizens everywhere to read just one book this year, it would be Kim Stanley Robinsons The Ministry for the Future Ezra Klein, Vox A great read Bill Gates The Ministry for the Future 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. Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year, this extraordinary novel from visionary writer Kim Stanley Robinson will change the way you think about the climate crisis. A novel that presents a rousing vision of how we might unite to overcome the greatest challenge of our time TED.com A breathtaking look at the challenges that face our planet in all their sprawling magnitude and also in their intimate, individual moments of humanity Booklist (starred review) Gutsy, humane . . . a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet Publishers Weekly (starred review) A sweeping epic about climate change and humanitys efforts to try and turn the tide before its too late Polygon (Best of the Year) Steely, visionary optimism Guardian Review Quote Robinson is one of the worlds finest working novelists, in any genreRobinson is one of our best, bravest, most moral and most hopeful storytellersAny new novel from Kim Stanley Robinson is always an eventKim Stanley Robinson is one of science fictions greats Promotional "Headline" Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his top reads of 2020, this visionary novel from the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Kim Stanley Robinson is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics and the human behaviours that drive these forces. Details ISBN0356508862 Author Kim Stanley Robinson Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 0356508862 ISBN-13 9780356508863 Language English DEWEY 813.6 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 592 Publication Date 2021-10-14 UK Release Date 2021-10-14 Imprint Orbit Audience General AU Release Date 2021-10-11 NZ Release Date 2021-10-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133369127;

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