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The Ecological Lessons of Frank Herbert’s "Dune" Were Ahead of Its Time
Frank Herbert’s “Dune”, the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel, turns 50 this year. Given the growing popularity of mainstream and science fiction concerned with climate change and other ecological issues, maybe it’s time the epic space adventure novel received a renewed measure of respect.
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It might not be the appropriate place, but the author mentions criticism of sexism in Dune. When I first read Dune (a year ago or so) I talked with someone afterwards about that, and I hadn't really noticed it too much - besides sexism from sexist characters within the series. Did I just miss something or is that blown out of proportion?