The Purdom, Tom 1936- creator Adkins, Dan 1937-2013 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Warriors" by Tom Purdom is a science fiction novel likely written during the early 1960s. The book explores the theme of non-violent resistance in a future where the consequences of international violence have become increasingly dire. It presents a unique approach to conflict resolution against the backdrop of a world where traditional warfare is obsolete, thus highlighting the paradox of maintaining peace through non-violent means. The story follows MacFarland, an agent on a mission to extract a team of valuable scientists from the beleaguered country of Belderkan. As tensions rise, he faces a hostile crowd and must navigate through both psychological and tactical challenges to secure the scientists' departure. The narrative builds to a climax wherein MacFarland participates in a painful duel—a form of psychological conflict that serves as a modern substitute for traditional combat. Through pain and endurance, he ultimately influences the outcome in favor of peaceful resolution, reflecting on the nature of sacrifice, national pride, and the lengths one will go to prevent violence. The novel blends action, ethical dilemmas, and social commentary on human nature and international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-12-01 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962 Science fiction Short stories Soldiers -- Fiction Battles -- Fiction Nonviolence -- Fiction PS New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72278 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72278 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134654.0 72278