Mother America by Sam McClatchie

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Author McClatchie, Sam, 1915-
Illustrator Adkins, Dan, 1937-2013
Title Mother America
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Mother America" by Sam McClatchie is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes surrounding genetic engineering and societal values through the lens of a contest aimed at selecting an ideal mother for the next generation of American children. This narrative engages with the ethics of scientific advancement and the societal implications of such genetic manipulation. In "Mother America," the storyline follows George Turner, a geneticist tasked with managing a controversial national contest to find the perfect mother, dubbed "Mother America," and her sperm donor, which is representative of American ideals. The character Gloria Manson, a famous actress and the potential mother, becomes embroiled in the absurdities of the competition. As Turner navigates the pressures from political entities and public opinion while examining the finalists, he struggles with the implications of his role in a society eager to engineer perfect offspring. With themes of romance, ethics, and the absurdity of commodifying human reproduction, the plot intertwines personal relationships and the overarching societal influences on parenthood, ultimately revealing the complexities and contradictions underlying these scientific endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 26180
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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