02690cam a22003493u 4500 63581 UtSlPG 20260610134450.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Cobbe, Frances Power, 1822-1904 The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the 20th Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-10-31 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century" by Merlin Nostradamus is a satirical work created as a mock newspaper, reflecting a speculative view of the future during the late 19th century. This book presents a fictional account of society in the late 20th century, exploring themes of scientific advancement, societal norms, and the role of medicine in a transformed world. It combines elements of speculative fiction with social commentary, making it a unique exploration of the intersection between science and everyday life. The content of "The Age of Science" delves into a future where scientific pursuits dominate human existence, often at the expense of traditional social institutions, religion, and literature. The newspaper features a wide range of articles, including reports on scientific congresses, medical advancements, and societal regulations enforcing health and safety. The societal structure depicted is heavily reliant on a medical elite, with humorous yet critical commentary on the absurdity of extreme medical governance, such as laws that prohibit any form of dissent against medical practices. Through a variety of topics such as the development of a Prospective Telegraph, the abolition of certain historical concepts, and the bizarre interplay between science and daily life, the book presents an exaggerated yet thought-provoking consideration of a future heavily influenced by scientific ideology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Satire England -- Fiction Dystopias -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63581 104405 104405