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Trouble with Lichen: Classic Science Fiction

Trouble with Lichen: Classic Science Fiction

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Author:
John Wyndham
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date:
Aug 07, 2008
Binding:
Paperback / softback
ISBN-13:
9780141032986
ISBN10:
0141032987

Overview

Francis and Diana, two scientists investigating a lichen, discover it has a remarkable property: it retards the aging process. Francis, realising the implications for the world of a youthful, wealthy elite, wants to keep it secret, but Diana sees an opportunity to overturn the male status quo by using the lichen to inspire a feminist revolution.

FROM THE RENOWNED CLASSIC SCI-FI WRITER AND AUTHOR OF THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS AND THE CHRYSTALIDS

''Ingenious'' Evening Standard

Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two scientists investigating a rare lichen, discover it has a remarkable property: it retards the aging process. Francis, realising the implications for the world of an ever-youthful, wealthy elite, wants to keep it secret, but Diana sees an opportunity to overturn the male status quo by using the lichen to inspire a feminist revolution.

As each scientist wrestles with the implications and practicalities of exploiting the discovery, the world comes ever closer to learning the truth . . .

Trouble With Lichen is a scintillating story of the power wielded by science in our lives and asks how much trust should we place in those we appoint to be its guardians?




  • | Author: John Wyndham
  • | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • | Publication Date: Aug 07, 2008
  • | Number of Pages:
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  • | Binding: Paperback / softback
  • | ISBN-13: 9780141032986
  • | ISBN-10: 0141032987

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