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The Weekly Ansible: 50 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Works Every Socialist Should Read (by China Mieville) →

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Reposted from Fantastic Metropolis, author China Mieville lays out a list of 50 science fiction and fantasy works he feels every socialist ought to read.

Metropolis is THE sci-fi film every thoughtful socialist should watch, though its ultimate conclusion can be described as fascist.

When I became a socialist I was also studying Sociology and Philosophy academically. I experienced something that seems to be a trend…

The links between Communist politics and Sci-Fi are varied and important. Here are some of China Mieville’s recommendations.

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    I have read a few on this list, and loved every one of them, and look forward to tackling many of the rest.