The Future in America (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): A Search After Realities

by H. G. Wells

Overview

In this pioneering 1906 work of futurology, the prophetic novelist set out to predict what the next thirty years held for America. Wells, an advocate of socialism, asked whether American capitalism had taken individualism and self-sufficiency to an extreme. He exemplifies his ideas through discussing New York City, Washington, wealth, labor, immigration, and race.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411444225
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	04/05/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	298
File size:	262 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England