Forty Signs of Rain (Science in the Capital)
by Robinson, Kim Stanley
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- ISBN 10
- 0553585800
- ISBN 13
- 9780553585803
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Forty Signs of Rain (2004) is the first book in the hard science fiction "Science in the Capital" trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson. The focus of the novel is the effects of global warming in the near future. Its characters are mostly scientists, either involved in biotech research, assisting government members or doing paperwork at the NSF. There are also several Buddhist monks working for the embassy of the fictional island nation of Khembalung.
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- Title
- Forty Signs of Rain (Science in the Capital)
- Author
- Robinson, Kim Stanley
- Format/Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0553585800
- ISBN 13
- 9780553585803
- Publisher
- Bantam Dell
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2005-08-01
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- Mystery/Suspense/Thriller;
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