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Seeds of Change is a tightly curated anthology of nine short stories, each exploring a pivotal concern of our time. Adams weaves narratives that probe the dynamics of race relations, the science and politics of global warming, the rise of new technologies, and the potential for political revolution. The collection invites readers to contemplate how these intertwined issues might shape the near‑future of society and the planet.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: John Joseph Adams
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