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_aKastle, Herbert D., _d1924-1987 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe York Problem |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1955 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-03-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The York Problem" by Herbert D. Kastle is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story takes place in a future society where racial tensions have resulted in a segregated community called York, which refuses integration with the rest of the Galactic Federation. The book explores the dire consequences of this segregation and the extreme measures proposed by the Earth Council to resolve the issue, focusing on the themes of identity, conformity, and the struggle against societal norms. The narrative centers on John Stevens, a teenager living in York who grapples with his identity as a member of a racially segregated group. The story follows his experiences as he navigates the complexities of living under oppressive social rules, marked by prejudice and violence toward "Outsiders." John, filled with anger and confusion regarding his place in the world, ultimately embarks on a quest to Upper City, the area inhabited by the majority population. This excursion forces him to confront his deeply ingrained beliefs and prejudices, culminating in a violent outburst that leads to severe repercussions. As the Galactic Council decides to forcibly change the racial identity of the population, John becomes a symbol of the conflict between individual beliefs and societal pressures, ultimately showcasing the struggles within, as well as the changes imposed from outside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aRacism -- Fiction | ||
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_aOrban, Paul, _d1896-1974 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1955 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59036 |
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