The warriors by Tom Purdom

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Author Purdom, Tom, 1936-
Illustrator Adkins, Dan, 1937-2013
Title The warriors
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Warriors" by Tom Purdom is a science fiction novel likely written during the early 1960s. The book explores the theme of non-violent resistance in a future where the consequences of international violence have become increasingly dire. It presents a unique approach to conflict resolution against the backdrop of a world where traditional warfare is obsolete, thus highlighting the paradox of maintaining peace through non-violent means. The story follows MacFarland, an agent on a mission to extract a team of valuable scientists from the beleaguered country of Belderkan. As tensions rise, he faces a hostile crowd and must navigate through both psychological and tactical challenges to secure the scientists' departure. The narrative builds to a climax wherein MacFarland participates in a painful duel—a form of psychological conflict that serves as a modern substitute for traditional combat. Through pain and endurance, he ultimately influences the outcome in favor of peaceful resolution, reflecting on the nature of sacrifice, national pride, and the lengths one will go to prevent violence. The novel blends action, ethical dilemmas, and social commentary on human nature and international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject Battles -- Fiction
Subject Nonviolence -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72278
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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