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The Ministry for the Future

By Kim Stanley Robinson
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The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson is a compelling exploration of climate change and global politics. It follows an organisation formed to advocate for the world's future generations, tackling environmental and social challenges. Set in the near future, the story portrays humanity's multifaceted efforts to address the climate crisis through technology, policy, and grassroots initiatives.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by speculative storytelling with a strong emphasis on climate issues and realistic future scenarios. You might enjoy the way it blends science fiction with political and economic perspectives to explore how humanity could tackle global warming and reshape societies. The narrative is layered with insights into international cooperation, technological advancements, and human resilience, offering both a cautionary tale and a hopeful vision for the future.

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The Ministry for the Future

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.

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ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S 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 Robinson's 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, post-apocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us. Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favourite 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 humanity's efforts to try and turn the tide before it's too late' — Polygon (Best of the Year)

'Steely, visionary optimism' — Guardian

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The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson is hailed for its incisive examination of climate change and humanity's response to it. Critics praise its blend of scientific detail and human emotion, portraying an urgent crisis with optimism and hope. The novel is described as both expansive and intimate, offering a panoramic view of pressing global challenges while spotlighting individual human stories. It's considered a must-read for those concerned about the planet's future, combining a realistic depiction of environmental threats with a hopeful narrative about human cooperation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508863

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 592

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Kim Stanley Robinson Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science & Nature

About the Author

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.

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