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Kim Stanley Robinson
Science in the Capital
Science in the Capital
2 books
Ongoing series
About this series
This series explores the political and social responses to climate change, focusing on the challenges faced by scientists and policymakers in Washington D.C. It offers a realistic look at the bureaucratic hurdles and human drama involved in addressing global environmental crises.
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What is the correct reading order for the Science in the Capital series?
The series should be read in publication order, starting with "Forty Signs of Rain," followed by "Fifty Degrees Below," and then "Sixty Days and Counting." While each book has a self-contained narrative, reading them sequentially allows for a deeper understanding of the evolving political and environmental landscape.
Are there any connections between the Science in the Capital series and Kim Stanley Robinson's other works?
The Science in the Capital series is set in a near-future Washington D.C. and explores themes of climate change and political response, which are recurring interests in Kim Stanley Robinson's broader body of work, particularly his Mars trilogy and "The Ministry for the Future." While not directly linked by characters or plot, it shares a thematic and intellectual continuity with his other speculative fiction.