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The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin

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Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780061054884 - ISBN-10: 0061054887
Publication Date: 12/1/1994
Pages: 400


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback

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Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. he will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life. Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the utopian mother planet, Anarres, to challenge the complex structures of life and living, and ignite the fires of change.


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Tiffany C. wrote on 12/9/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a heavily awarded science fiction novel. Think Brave New World Lite. It deals with a physicist's struggle against the constricting norms of thefuturistic world he inhabits.

Kyle G. wrote on 11/11/2005...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

awesome read with excellent relevent political commentary a some usful philosophy


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Mark W. wrote on 2/27/2006...


Has some markings in it.


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