The Standardized Man by Stephen Bartholomew

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Author Bartholomew, Stephen
Title The Standardized Man
Note Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Standardized Man" by Stephen Bartholomew is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of societal conformity and the implications of extreme standardization in a future world, where the individual is reduced to a mere cog in the machinery of a highly regulated economy. It delves into the tension between personal identity and societal expectations, reflecting the anxieties of modernity. The story centers around Charles, a chemist tasked with developing an innovative all-weather suit to stabilize the economy of the textile industry, which is facing a crisis due to falling profits. As he grapples with the pressures of his job, his personal life spirals out of control following a disastrous incident involving the new fabric’s unexpected properties, which leads to chaos and confusion surrounding personal identity in a world where everyone wears name tags that define them. This culminates in a twist where Charles, in a moment of desperation, adopts another man's identity, illustrating the extremes to which people may go to navigate societal expectations and crises of self. The novella offers a cautionary tale about the perils of losing individuality in the pursuit of uniformity and economic stability. (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. 32658
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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