"This World Is Taboo" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction story that follows Calhoun, a dedicated medic traveling through space on a Med Ship, as he faces challenges related to health inspections on distant planets. The story kicks off as Calhoun arrives at Weald Three where he quickly discovers deep-seated prejudice and fear directed towards the inhabitants of Dara, known as "blueskins," who have been isolated because of their unique skin that is a result of an old plague. The narrative sets Calhoun on a mission against the stark backdrop of growing tensions, showing themes of alienation and societal terror as he tries to carry out his medical duties while navigating the complex and hostile environment of Weald.
This World Is Taboo
By Murray Leinster
A spacefaring medic arriving on a planet consumed by prejudice must overcome fear and discrimination to deliver essential healthcare to a marginalized population.
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2006-04-14
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About the AuthorMurray Leinster was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of genre fiction, particularly of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays.
Murray Leinster was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of genre fiction, particularly of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays.
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