"Originally published in 1970, Marge Piercy's second novel follows the lives of four teenagers in a near-future society, as they rebel against a military draft and 'the system.' The occupation of Franklin High School begins, and with it the open rebellion of America's youth against their channeled, unrewarding lives and the self-serving, plastic society that directs them. From the disillusionment and alienation of the young at the center of the revolt, to their attempts to build a visionary new society, the nationwide ...
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"Originally published in 1970, Marge Piercy's second novel follows the lives of four teenagers in a near-future society, as they rebel against a military draft and 'the system.' The occupation of Franklin High School begins, and with it the open rebellion of America's youth against their channeled, unrewarding lives and the self-serving, plastic society that directs them. From the disillusionment and alienation of the young at the center of the revolt, to their attempts to build a visionary new society, the nationwide following they gain, and the brutally complete repression that inevitably follows, this is future fiction without a drop of fantasy. As driving, violent, and nuanced today as it was forty years ago, this anniversary edition includes a brand new introduction by the author, reflecting unapologetically on the novel, and the times and life from which it emerged."--from cover, p. [4]
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; Minor shelf wear to wraps. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Corners of text block bumped & lightly creased. Text and images unmarked.
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New, no dust jacket as issued. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st PM trade paperback edition, 1st printing, complete number line. New, unread copy; no dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 189 p. Audience: General/trade. By the Hopwood Award, Arthur C. Clarke Award, Paterson Award-, Paterson Prize-, Barbara Bradley Award-, Brit ha-Dorot Award-, May Sarton Award-, Golden Rose-, Sheaffer-PEN/New England Award-, Carolyn Kizer Poetry Prize-, Rhode Island School of Design Faculty Association Nedal-, Borestone Mountain Poetry Award-, Mass. Governor s Commission on the Status of Women Literature Award-, and Orion Scott Award-winning author of 'Sex Wars' and 'He, She And It'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
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New. Originally published in 1970, Marge Piercy? s second novel follows the lives of four teenagers, in a near future society, as they rebel against a military draft and? the system. ? The occupation of Franklin High School begins, and with it, the open rebellion of America? s youth against their channeled, unrewarding lives and the self-serving, plastic society that directs them. From the disillusionment and alienation of the young at the center of the revolt, to their attempts to build a visionary new society, the nationwide following they gain and the brutally complete repression that inevitably follows, this is a future fiction without a drop of fantasy. As driving, violent, and nuanced today as it was 40 years ago, this anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author reflecting unapologetically on the novel and the times from which it emerged.