Join Our Gang? by Sterling E. Lanier

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Author Lanier, Sterling E., 1927-2007
Illustrator Douglas
Title Join Our Gang?
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Join Our Gang?" by Sterling E. Lanier is a science fiction narrative written in the early 1960s. The book follows Commander William Powers of the Survey Group Sirian Combine as he navigates complex interstellar diplomacy with the aquatic civilization of Mureess, illustrating themes of colonization and the ethics of intervention in alien societies. In the story, Commander Powers and his counterpart, Captain Mazechazz, encounter the proud and isolationist Falsethsa, inhabitants of Mureess, during their efforts to integrate the planet into the Sirian Combine. As they attempt to persuade the Mureess government to accept help in trade, technology, and defense, they meet firm resistance due to the natives' belief in their self-sufficiency and disdain for outside influence. The tension escalates after it becomes evident that the inhabitants face a looming crisis from predatory species, prompting the council to reconsider their stance on outside assistance. The narrative reflects the delicate balance of power and the consequences of contact between vastly different cultures, posing challenging questions about the motivations behind colonization and the moral implications of imposing external control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 29987
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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