Mar 1, 2021
In the 60s and 70s, awareness of environmental issues was rising, and that was reflected in the New Wave of science fiction. Of particular note were overpopulation and pollution (leading to widespread environmental collapse). In this episode, we explore the highlights of this subgenre.
Book recommendation: Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner
Other books mentioned:
Make
Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison
The
Sheep Look Up by John Brunner
The
Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi