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Wastelands—Stories of the Apocalypse is a compilation of short fiction written by Cory Doctorow. The stories confront a range of end‑of‑the‑world scenarios, from environmental breakdown to societal regression. Doctorow’s writing probes how humanity might adapt—and sometimes falter—in the face of catastrophic change, offering speculative commentary on the fragility of civilization.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Apocalyptic Fiction
Authors: Cory Doctorow
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