"The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century" by Frances Power Cobbe is a make-believe newspaper that peers into the future to dissect the role of science and medicine in society. Imagining a world dramatically reshaped by progress, this book playfully examines how scientific breakthroughs and medical authority might redefine daily life, sometimes at the cost of cherished traditions and freedoms. With satirical articles and witty commentary, the narrative unfolds in a future where medical professionals hold significant sway, and scientific advancements touch every facet of existence, from how people communicate to what they're allowed to believe. Through clever exaggeration, the book holds a mirror up to the potential pitfalls of unchecked scientific enthusiasm and invites reflection on the balance between innovation and the values that make us human.
The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century
By Frances Power Cobbe
Venture into a future world where medicine reigns supreme, traditions are outdated, and even a telegraph can see into your future.
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About the AuthorFrances Power Cobbe was an Anglo-Irish writer, philosopher, religious thinker, social reformer, anti-vivisection activist and leading women's suffrage campaigner. She founded a number of animal advocacy groups, including the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) in 1875 and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) in 1898, and was a member of the executive council of the London National Society for Women's Suffrage.
Frances Power Cobbe was an Anglo-Irish writer, philosopher, religious thinker, social reformer, anti-vivisection activist and leading women's suffrage campaigner. She founded a number of animal advocacy groups, including the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) in 1875 and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) in 1898, and was a member of the executive council of the London National Society for Women's Suffrage.
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