Federation World

By James White

Book Overview

June 1988 Del Rey(Ballantine Books) mass market paperback. ISBN:0345352637. James White (Sector General). Mankind(those who qualify) are offered the chance to move to a Federation planet. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345352637
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Del Rey
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of White's Best

While James White is best known for the Sector General series, he has written many more science fiction novels. This is one of his best, easily equal to any of the Sector general series. The book is set in a near future after humanity's contact with aliens. The aliens offer to relocate all of mankind who qualifies to the Federation World, a Dyson sphere near the center of the galaxy. The principal characters are not accepted for citizenship, instead qualifying for positions on the Federation staff. Their job is to make contact with new species and to invite them to join the Federation if they qualify. White's writing is remarkably clear and easy to read. This is not Shakespeare, but for fans of the White's more well-known work, it's just as diverting and well worth the time and effort.