PRoblem by Alan Edward Nourse

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Author Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992
Title PRoblem
Series Title Produced from "Tiger by the Tail and Other Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse" and was first published in Galaxy October 1956.
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "PRoblem" by Alan Edward Nourse is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the unexpected arrival of the Grdznth, a peculiar alien species that poses challenges for Earth's public relations and societal acceptance. The book explores themes of xenophobia, adaptation, and the complexities of interspecies communication in the face of crisis. The plot begins with Pete Greenwood, a public relations man, who is summoned to help manage the fallout from the Grdznth's entrance into Earth society. Initially portrayed as a benign but frightening presence, the Grdznth are struggling to find their place on Earth as they face backlash from the human population. The narrative unfolds as Pete and his colleague Tommy Heinz attempt to navigate the chaos caused by the Grdznth's uninvited arrival while also uncovering the implications of their existence, which seem to threaten Earth's stability. As they grapple with public perception and political pressure, the characters must devise a strategy to highlight the Grdznth’s motherhood and ultimately mitigate the anxiety surrounding their presence—leading to a commentary on societal fear of the unknown and the essence of humanity's compassion. (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 Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24290
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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