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In a genetically altered future America that is overrun by beautiful and super-intelligent people, the entire planet faces destruction in the face of overpopulation and unemployment. Reprint.
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Concern for man himself and his fate must always form the chief interest of all technical endeavors, concern for the great unsolved problems of the organization of labor and the distribution of goods—in order that the creations of our mind shall be a blessing and not a curse to mankind.
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This is book 2 of 3 in The Sleepless Trilogy. (standard series)
Preceded by Beggars in Spain, and followed by Beggars Ride.
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- Nancy Kress (Author)
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Publication Date: 1994
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Awards edit
- Nebula Award (Finalist, 1995: Best Novel)
- Prometheus Award (1995: Best Novel, Nominee)
- Locus Science Fiction Award (Finalist, 1995)
- Hugo Award (Finalist, 1995: Best Novel)
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- Dewey: 813
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