Hang head, vandal by Mark Clifton

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Author Clifton, Mark, 1906-1963
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title Hang head, vandal
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Note Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "HANG HEAD, VANDAL!" by Mark Clifton is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores the ethical implications of scientific discovery and human action as humanity attempts a nuclear experiment on Mars, an ostensibly lifeless planet. It raises questions about the consequences of such actions, particularly regarding the potential destruction of alien life and habitats in the pursuit of knowledge. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of a communications officer and the project's leader, Dr. VanDam, as they embark on Project Slow-Burn. Their goal is to test their nuclear theories by converting the Martian landscape into a source of continuous energy. However, the experiment inadvertently reveals a hidden civilization on Mars, comprised of miniature beings. The sudden realization of the destruction they are causing leads to feelings of guilt and horror among the crew. As the team grapples with the consequences of their actions, they choose to abandon the project and retreat to Earth, leaving a haunting sense of lost innocence and moral responsibility. The story serves as a poignant commentary on humanity's capacity for destruction under the guise of progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Experiments -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72192
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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