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I wish I had had this kind of analysis 40m years ago. Mainline culture has an evangelical undercurrent that needs to be acknowledged and better understood.

My second time reading this first book in the Mars Trilogy. The second and third books were difficult to find even with a broad interlibrary network. So, its digital and I have found used paperbacks fr Green and Blue books. Robinson's vision of the future as at the same time optimistic re technology but clear eyed about human defects.

Combines strategic insight with personal anecdotes. Gives the reader access to both th e command level and the fox hole and tank hold. I t was disturbing to see how many died because of the misplaced pride and incompetence of those in command.