{"product_id":"9798216395140","title":"Dozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them The Real Dangers Behind Your Favorite Fiction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Real Dangers Behind Your Favorite Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA.J. Van Belle | Beth Revis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature \/ Disasters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating examination of the real-world possibilities behind famous YA dystopian fiction, and what teens can do to stop them from actually happening.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCould the countries of North America collapse in the wake of a series of environmental disasters, as they did in the world of \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games?\u003c\/i\u003e It might happen if we don't correct course and reduce carbon emissions. Will we fall prey to a fungal infection like in \u003ci\u003eThe Last of Us?\u003c\/i\u003e Maybe-but we could \u003ci\u003ealso\u003c\/i\u003e take steps to minimize the chances of a not-so-friendly fungi takeover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e A Dozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them, \u003c\/i\u003eA.J. Van Belle dives into twelve dystopian fiction scenarios that have gripped our collective interest, the real science of how those not-so-desirable futures could come about, and what we can do to prevent them from happening. Each chapter features relevant current events and lively explorations of related environmental science and cutting-edge technology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With discussions of some of YA literature's most beloved dystopian novels and thoughtful interviews with well-known authors, including Lois Lowry and Scott Westerfeld, \u003ci\u003eA Dozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them\u003c\/i\u003e is as gripping as our favorite futuristic fiction, with an added dose of grounded, science-informed hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA.J. Van Belle \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and scientist with a PhD in biology. Their research has appeared in \u003ci\u003eFEMS Microbiology Ecology, Fungal Ecology,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew Phytologist.\u003c\/i\u003e They've taught courses on climate change, evolution, and the interactions between climate and human health at Boston University and Babson College. A BSFA finalist, Rhysling finalist, \u003ci\u003eYear's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e-recognized author, and Best of the Net nominee, they're the author of many sci-fi and dystopian stories featured in speculative journals and anthologies. Their middle grade nonfiction science book \u003ci\u003eBeat the Heat: Cooling Off Cities in a Warming World \u003c\/i\u003eis forthcoming.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216395140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51197730029708,"sku":"9798216395140","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_56774039-7d89-4568-8524-3d4ff0b51852.jpg?v=1782962695","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216395140","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}