by Michael Crichton · ISBN 8022264764643
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«Next» is the science fiction novel by Michael Crichton, published by Mondolibri Edizioni in Italian.
Through several interconnected stories, the novel addresses biotechnology and genetic manipulation, with their promises and their dangers. Crichton examines the ethical implications of scientific research and presents a complex picture of the consequences of technological progress for humanity.
The work was published in 2006; the ISBN of this edition is 8022264764643.
A read for those seeking science fiction with ethical debate and scientific background.
John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
