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Aldous Huxley - Brave New World

A satirical novel depicting a scientific and industrialized utopia in which Ford and Freud are worshipped, eugenics policies have eliminated class conflicts (while strengthening the division of the classes), and personal unhappiness is assuaged through drugs and pornography.

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Is ours a Brave New World?

byslarter Jan 8, 2004
74 Helpfuls 75 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 5 Comments
Pros Satirical, chilling, relevant, and awfully clever.
Cons Dark, somewhat forced conclusion.
Recommended it? Yes

Teaser:
Though it was written in 1932, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World remains as relevant and chilling today as it was 70 years ago.

The Setup:
My memory of it was rather hazy before I revisited it yesterday, as it had been a good ten years since I last read it. Most of my... Read full review »

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Huxley's Brave New World. Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll....26th Century Obligations

bysnpmurray Dec 13, 2006
69 Helpfuls 70 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Fascinating tour of an all-too plausible future society
Cons Poorly drawn love story, lots of thin characters.
Recommended it? Yes

This book springs from one problem with large industrialized societies.

There is a need in such a society for a very large number of persons to perform manual, menial or service jobs. There is a need for relatively few persons to perform administrative, executive and highly skilled... Read full review »

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Bland New World

byjay1051971 Dec 2, 2006
69 Helpfuls 70 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Allegedly a classic.
Cons Disjointed. Chaotic. Random.
Recommended it? No

The role of science fiction, for better or for worse, is to get us to imagine the possibilities that lie in store for humanity's future. Indeed, many scientific discoveries and applications have become realities only after being the product of the imaginations and musings of sci-fi authors. Jules... Read full review »

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Brave New World - Aldous Huxley - 9780060850524 - 0060850523

ISBN13: 9780060850524. ISBN10: 0060850523. by Aldous Huxley. Published by HarperCollins Publishers. Edition: 46

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Brave New World - Aldous Huxley - 9780899664231 - 0899664237

ISBN13: 9780899664231. ISBN10: 0899664237. by Aldous Huxley. Published by Buccaneer Books, Inc.. Edition: 32

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Authors Aldous Huxley
Narrator Michael York

Professional Reviews

New York Times Book Review: "He has satirized the imminent spiritual trustification of mankind, and has made rowdy and impertinent sport of the World State whose motto shall be Community, Identity, Stability....So here we have [Mr. Huxley], as entertainingly atrabilious as ever he was...mocking the Fords, the Hitlers, the Mussolinis..."

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Hardcover - Prebinding259October 17, 2006Bt Bound7.75"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.7 lbs.9781417761036

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A squat grey building of only thirty-four stories.
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