Nature's Warnings: Classic Stories of Eco-Science Fiction

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Science fiction has always confronted the concerns of society, and our concern over humanitys ecological impact on nature has inspired incredible stories for generations. In this new collection of stories from the classic period of the genre, explore both tales of eco-catastrophe and ruin following abuse of Earths natural resources, and stories of hope and learning for humankinds future forays into the new environments of the future. Featuring rare stories from the science fiction and fantasy magazines in the British Library collection and pieces from some of the most influential writers in the field including Brian W Aldiss, Clifford D Simak, Margaret St Clair and Elizabeth Sanxay Holding.

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"Thought-provoking" -- Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Mike Ashley is the author and editor of more than one hundred books, and is one of the foremost historians of popular fiction. His British Library Science Fiction Classics anthologies include Menace of the Monster: Classic Tales of Creatures from Beyond and The End of the World and Other Catastrophes.