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Title: Social studies disguised as sci-fi.
Review: This book should be of great interest to anyone studying (or having an interest in) anthropology and other social sciences and having an interest in social sci-fi. I didn't like it, though. It is ambiguous in message and cerebral to the point of being annoying. It is a perfect example of 'soft' science fiction, written for the folks who prefer anthropology over physics. The funny thing is, I can't understand why it was in the libertarian Prometheus' Award Hall of Fame, next to 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress' by Heinlein and 'Atlas Shrugged' by Rand, since it is completely different from the other winners. If it's given to you, though, it is worth a read, I guess.
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