Издания и произведения

Мир ближайшего будущего. Общество, в котором болезни ушли в прошлое, ведь генетические дефекты удаляются до рождения или в раннем детстве. Лу Аррендейл, взрослый высокофункциональный аутист и специалист по биоинформатике, принадлежит к последнему поколению, которое не прошло терапию. Лу живет спокойно и независимо, пока ему не предлагают пройти новое экспериментальное лечение. После него Аррендейл станет таким же, как и все окружающие. Но если Лу избавится от аутизма, останется ли он самим собой? Будет ли он по-прежнему любить сложную классическую музыку, видеть в мире узоры и цвета, оттенки и тона, неразличимые больше никем? И самое…

In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small advances will be made. Through various programs, they will be taught to get along in the world despite their differences. They will be made active and contributing members of society. But they will never be normal. Lou Arrendale is a member of that lost generation, born at the wrong time to reap the awards of medical science. Part of a small group of high-functioning autistic adults, he has a steady job…

In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small advances will be made. Through various programs, they will be taught to get along in the world despite their differences. They will be made active and contributing members of society. But they will never be normal. Lou Arrendale is a member of that lost generation, born at the wrong time to reap the awards of medical science. Part of a small group of high-functioning autistic adults, he has a steady job…