Ernest Callenbach

Ernest Callenbach was an American author, best known for his 1975 novel 'Ecotopia,' which describes a sustainable society in the Pacific Northwest. He was also an editor and a film critic.

Books

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  1. 1. Ecotopia

    Cover of 'Ecotopia' by Ernest Callenbach

    The book is a utopian novel that takes place in a fictional country located in the western part of the United States, which seceded from the rest of the country due to differing ecological policies. The society in this country is highly sustainable, with its citizens living in harmony with nature, practicing recycling and renewable energy use, and promoting gender equality. The story is told through the eyes of a skeptical American reporter who gradually comes to appreciate this alternative way of life.

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