ISBN: 0-00-714891-7
Godina izdanja: 2005
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Fifty Degrees Below - Kim Stanley Robinson
CATASTROPHE IN THE AIR

Izdavač: HarperCollins Publishers, London
Godina izdanja: 2005
Format: 18 X 11 cm.
Povez: Meki
Pismo: Latinica (Engleski)
Broj strana: 520





Fifty Degrees Below (2005) is the second book in the hard science fiction Science in the Capital trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson. It directly follows the events of Forty Signs of Rain, with a greater focus on character Frank Vanderwal, and his decision to remain at the National Science Foundation, following the earlier novel’s superstorm and devastating flood of Washington D.C.

Major themes
The book, and series, looks mainly at possible mitigation and adaptation efforts that could be undertaken to combat the dangers of anthropogenic climate change, though mainly the plot focuses on an international effort to restart the stalled Gulf Stream. The focus is mainly on the scientific approach by the NSF, and its effort to work with the United States government, the UN and other international bodies.

The character of Frank Vanderwal is followed closely through about a year and a half of his life. Alongside his work at the NSF, his storyline focuses mainly on his attempt at a paleolithic lifestyle, which includes focusing on certain types of behaviour that the human brain has adapted to enjoy, such as sleeping outdoors and hunting. Vanderwal also meets a woman who introduces him to the potential and danger of total electronic surveillance.

Reception
Publishers Weekly praised the novel, saying `this ecological disaster tale is guaranteed to anger political and economic conservatives of every stripe, but it provides perhaps the most realistic portrayal ever created of the environmental changes that are already occurring on our planet. It should be required reading for anyone concerned about our world`s future.` Kirkus Reviews were mixed in their review saying `though it is fast-paced and exciting, it does occasionally strain believability. Where the author succeeds is in his fascinating speculation about our ecological future, and the steps we could be taking to repair the world for future generations. First-rate ecological speculation, but a second-rate thriller.` Janet Raloff reviewing for Science News said `overall, Robinson`s engaging book is a fast-moving, upbeat romp driven by science.` The novel was nominated for a Locus Award in 2006.


Kim Stanley Robinson (born March 23, 1952) is an American writer of science fiction. He has published nineteen novels and numerous short stories but is best known for his Mars trilogy. His work has been translated into 24 languages. Many of his novels and stories have ecological, cultural, and political themes and feature scientists as heroes. Robinson has won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Novel, the Nebula Award for Best Novel and the World Fantasy Award. Robinson`s work has been labeled by The Atlantic as `the gold-standard of realistic, and highly literary, science-fiction writing.` According to an article in The New Yorker, Robinson is `generally acknowledged as one of the greatest living science-fiction writers.




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