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Multispecies Cities: Solarpunk Urban Futures

AUTHOR Fujii, Taiyo; Chabria, Priya Sarukkai; Taneja, Shweta
PUBLISHER World Weaver Press (04/13/2021)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Cities are alive, shared by humans and animals, insects and plants, landforms and machines. What might city ecosystems look like in the future if we strive for multispecies justice in our urban settings? In these more-than-human stories, twenty-four authors investigate humanity's relationship with the rest of the natural world, placing characters in situations where humans have to look beyond their own needs and interests. A quirky eco-businessman sees broader applications for a high school science fair project. A bad date in Hawaii takes an unexpected turn when the couple stumbles upon some confused sea turtle hatchlings. A genetically-enhanced supersoldier struggles to find new purpose in a peaceful Tokyo. A community service punishment in Singapore leads to unexpected friendships across age and species. A boy and a mammoth trek across Asia in search of kin. A Tamil child learns the language of the stars. Set primarily in the Asia-Pacific, these stories engage with the serious issues of justice, inclusion, and sustainability that affect the region, while offering optimistic visions of tomorrow's urban spaces.

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ISBN-13: 9781734054521
ISBN-10: 1734054522
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 340
Carton Quantity: 22
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.71 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 1.00 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Fiction | Science Fiction - Collections & Anthologies
Fiction | Science Fiction - Genetic Engineering
Fiction | Science Fiction - Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
Dewey Decimal: 813.608
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Cities are alive, shared by humans and animals, insects and plants, landforms and machines. What might city ecosystems look like in the future if we strive for multispecies justice in our urban settings? In these more-than-human stories, twenty-four authors investigate humanity's relationship with the rest of the natural world, placing characters in situations where humans have to look beyond their own needs and interests. A quirky eco-businessman sees broader applications for a high school science fair project. A bad date in Hawaii takes an unexpected turn when the couple stumbles upon some confused sea turtle hatchlings. A genetically-enhanced supersoldier struggles to find new purpose in a peaceful Tokyo. A community service punishment in Singapore leads to unexpected friendships across age and species. A boy and a mammoth trek across Asia in search of kin. A Tamil child learns the language of the stars. Set primarily in the Asia-Pacific, these stories engage with the serious issues of justice, inclusion, and sustainability that affect the region, while offering optimistic visions of tomorrow's urban spaces.

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