The New Men by C.P. Snow (1954)
The novel explores the intersection of science and politics through the story of a group of scientists who are recruited by the government to work on a top-secret project. The scientists are drawn from various disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and biology, and they must navigate the complexities of their new roles in the government.
As the scientists become more involved with the government, they begin to realize that their work has significant implications for national security and international relations. They must balance their scientific expertise with the demands of politics and diplomacy, all while navigating the moral complexities of their work.
The novel raises questions about the role of science in society, the ethics of scientific research, and the relationship between scientists and politicians. It also explores themes of identity, community, and the human cost of scientific progress.
By C.P. Snow · First published 1954 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Social Commentary · 44 chapters
Contents
- Argument with a Brother
- A Code Name
- What Might have been Foresight
- Result of a Manoeuvre
- Advice from a Man in Trouble
- Morning before the Office
- Voice from a Bath
- Gambling by a Cautious Man
- View of a True Marriage
- A Night at Pratt‘S
- Two Kinds of Danger
- A Routine Interview
- Beside the Smooth Water
- Unexpected Encouragement
- Sister-In-Law
- Points on a Graph
- Quarrel at First Light
- Request for an Official Opinion
- A New Whisper
- The Taste of Triumph
- Beam of Light over the Snow
- Swearing in a Hospital Ward
- ‘Events too Big for Men'
- ‘what is Important?'
- Standard Roses in the Sunshine
- Need for a Brother
- An Uneffaceable Afternoon
- ‘what do you Expect from him now?'
- Hushed Voices under the Beams
- A Joyous Moment in the Fog
- Situation Designed for a Clear Head
- Distress out of Proportion
- Wife and Husband
- Warm to the Touch
- The Brilliance of Suspicion
- A Cartoon-Like Resemblance
- The Lonely Men
- Words in the Open
- Technique Behind a High Reward
- Visit to a Prisoner
- Lights Twinkling in the Cold
- A Place to Stand?
- A New Empire
- Two Brothers
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