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In the Pacific Northwest, the Survivalist Party is formed, a political party dedicated to sustainable living. Bolinas resident Lou Swift discovers a new way to tap solar energy, but utility executives fight against further development of her invention.Tags
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As with Ecotopia (which I liked better, overall) this writer comes from a certain age in writing about utopian visions of the future. He brings in interesting ideas but is not very informed on the sociological or cultural fronts that he is trying to overcome with his ideals. His view and understanding about women or sexuality made me roll my eyes several times... much like I did with Ecotopia. He is a product of his era.
But again, its an idea... and its not a bad one.
But again, its an idea... and its not a bad one.
Nothing like the author pushing an agenda. I had to read this book for a literature class. Complete waste of time. The character development is horrible, the characters are forgettable and the setting is unbelievable. The fact that Ecotopia had no resistance from the government is highly improbable. I have read children's books that present issues better than this book.
This was read for ENG 360A Class taken in 2007.
Readings Environmental Novel English Class required book.
Readings Environmental Novel English Class required book.
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Ernest Callenbach was born on April 3, 1929. He received a bachelor's degree in English in 1949 and a master's degree in English in 1953 from the University of Chicago. Two years later, after studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, he became an assistant editor for the University of California Press. He founded Film Quarterly in 1958 and edited it for show more 33 years. He also edited books on film for the university. He wrote several books including Ecotopia, Ecotopia Emerging, and Living Cheaply with Style. He died of cancer on April 16, 2012 at the age of 83. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title*
- Ein Weg nach Ökotopia
- Original title
- Ecotopia emerging
- Original publication date
- 1981
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