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100 1 _aWilliams, Ralph,
_d1914-1959
245 1 0 _aRace Riot
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2019-02-15
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Race Riot" by Ralph Williams is a short science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. Set on the distant planet of Centaurus II, the story revolves around the explosive tensions between Earthmen settlers and the native Centaurans. It explores themes of prejudice, conflict, and the struggle for coexistence in a newly colonized world, ultimately probing the moral responsibility of individuals in times of societal upheaval. The plot follows John McCullough, an Earthman who becomes reluctantly embroiled in a violent riot sparked by the prejudiced views of his neighbors against the native population. As tensions escalate, McCullough’s interactions with fellow settlers reveal deep-rooted biases and hatred fueled by fear of the natives. Following a series of confrontations, McCullough is forced to defend his home when two indigenous Centaurans invade. He injures one and kills another in an act of self-defense, leading to a confrontation with a mob of settlers bent on revenge. Ultimately, McCullough stands firm against the mob, asserting his right to protect the innocent and uphold his values, standing as a powerful symbol of resistance against racial injustice and communal prejudice. The narrative concludes with a reflection on morality in the face of violence, as McCullough’s actions redefine his identity amid societal chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSpace colonies -- Fiction
653 _aRacism -- Fiction
653 _aRace riots -- Fiction
700 1 _aOrban, Paul,
_d1896-1974
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58893
999 _c99719
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