Victorian Science Fiction

Fevers and Physicians in Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. II)

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I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure.
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