The State Of The Art by Iain Banks
A collection of short science-fiction stories, mostly set within a far-future, post-scarcity civilization, that mix space‑opera spectacle with moral and philosophical puzzles. The centerpiece novella follows an advanced ship's covert visit to late‑20th‑century Earth and the Culture's fraught debate over whether to intervene, highlighting tensions between lofty ideals and messy political realities. Other pieces range from satirical sketches to haunting character studies, featuring clever artificial intelligences, ethical dilemmas, and dark wit.
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- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Scottish
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- Unknown
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- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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