Andromeda

The Left Hand of Darkness – Ursula LeGuin – USED Book used paperback in average condition Other New and Used Ursula LeGuin Books click here The Left Hand of Darkness is the account of the efforts of a man named Genly Ai a representative from a galactic federation of worlds (the Ekumen) who seeks to bring the world of Gethen into that society. The backstory to Le Guin’s Hainish cycle is founded in the concept of the expansion of human culture through the galaxy thanks to the development of near-light-speed travel which in turns leads to the rise and eventual collapse of a Galactic Empire. Following the demise of the empire many outlying colonies like Gethen become isolated losing any record or social memory of their former contact with Hainish culture. Eventually a new and more egalitarian social order the Ekumen arises in its place and begins to reach out to former outposts of the Empire. In an effort to minimise the effects of culture shock Ekumen policy dictates that newly-rediscovered worlds should first be secretly observed from space and the approached by a roving individual envoy the First Mobile. Once contact has been successfully established and the new world agrees to join the Ekumen the First Mobile is replaced by a permanent mission led by a Stabile. The inhabitants of CLICK HERE -The Left Hand of Darkness – Ursula LeGuin – USED Book at www.science-fiction-books.com.au