Stand on Zanzibar
Stand on Zanzibar is a dystopian work by John Brunner, published in 1968. The Dystopia Index files it under biopunk and genetic control and corporate and consumer dystopia, tracing documented themes of genetic engineering, AI and automation, and reproductive control. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | John Brunner |
|---|---|
| First published | 1968 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780099191100 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Stand on Zanzibar is a 1960s dystopia by John Brunner. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among biopunk and genetic control and corporate and consumer dystopia, surfacing genetic engineering, AI and automation, and reproductive control. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction in english, science fiction, hugo award winner, award:hugo_award=1969, award:hugo_award=novel, and long now manual for civilization. The edition on file runs about 536 pages, has been issued by Bentley Publishers, and carries ISBN 9780099191100. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Stand on Zanzibar published?
Stand on Zanzibar was first published in 1968.
Who wrote Stand on Zanzibar?
Stand on Zanzibar was written by John Brunner.
What kind of dystopia is Stand on Zanzibar?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Biopunk, Corporate dystopia, with themes of Genetic engineering, AI and automation, Reproductive control. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Stand on Zanzibar?
A catalogued edition of Stand on Zanzibar carries ISBN-13 9780099191100.
