The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants is a dystopian work by Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, consumerism, and George Mann, published in 1953. The Dystopia Index files it under corporate and consumer dystopia and dystopian social satire, tracing documented themes of class conflict. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, consumerism, George Mann |
|---|---|
| First published | 1953 |
| ISBN-13 | 9783641094362 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Space Merchants is a 1950s dystopia by Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, consumerism, and George Mann. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among corporate and consumer dystopia and dystopian social satire, surfacing class conflict. Library catalogues index it under subjects including science fiction, consumerism, overpopulation, terraformation, shanghaiing, and fiction. The edition on file runs about 184 pages, has been issued by Macmillan, and carries ISBN 9783641094362. 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 The Space Merchants published?
The Space Merchants was first published in 1953.
Who wrote The Space Merchants?
The Space Merchants was written by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth and consumerism and George Mann.
What kind of dystopia is The Space Merchants?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Corporate dystopia, Social satire, with themes of Class conflict. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Space Merchants?
A catalogued edition of The Space Merchants carries ISBN-13 9783641094362.
