Description
In a near-future world grappling with overpopulation and corporate dominance, a rising executive at a powerful global conglomerate finds his life intertwined with that of his seemingly unassuming roommate. As one man spearheads his company's aggressive expansion, the other, a hidden spy, stumbles upon a revolutionary genetic breakthrough with world-altering implications. John Brunner masterfully crafts a prescient vision of a society overwhelmed by technology, genetic manipulation, and societal pressures, echoing the innovative narrative style of John Dos Passos. This intense and powerful novel offers a chillingly accurate glimpse into a future that feels alarmingly close.
Available Editions
paperback
Gollancz
Published Jan 1, 1999
650 pages
ISBN: 9781857988369
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Details
First Published
1968
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner.