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The Uplift Universe is a fictional universe created by American science fiction writer David Brin. A central feature in this universe is the process of biological uplift. His books which take place in this universe are: Sundiver (1980) Startide Rising (1983) The Uplift War (1987) The Uplift Storm trilogy (sometimes called the Uplift Trilogy):
The Uplift Storm trilogy, also called The Uplift Trilogy is a series of novels set in David Brin's Uplift Universe. [1] The entire trilogy is one long tale, with no gaps in the timeline between volumes. The three novels are: Brightness Reef (1995) Infinity's Shore (1996) Heaven's Reach (1998)
Greg Costikyan reviewed Sundiver in Ares Magazine #3 and commented that "Sundiver is thought-provoking, tightly-plotted, and readable. Though Brin's human characters are rather two-dimensional and the story depends less on their interaction and development than on the setting and science, he is somewhat more competent in this area than [author James P. Hogan on Thrice Upon a Time].
In science fiction, uplift is the intervention in the evolution of species of low-intelligence or even nonsentient species in order to increase their intelligence. [1] This is usually accomplished by cultural, technological, or evolutionary interventions such as genetic engineering .
Startide Rising is a 1983 science fiction novel by American writer David Brin, the second book of six set in his Uplift Universe (preceded by Sundiver and followed by The Uplift War). It earned both Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel in 1984. It was revised by the author in 1993 to correct errors and omissions from the original edition.
David Brin at the Internet Book List; Interviews. Critical Resources :: David Brin; Interview with David Brin at SFFWorld.com(2002-07-19) Interview with David Brin at Actusf.com; All of David Brin's audio interviews on the podcast The Future And You, in which he describes his expectations of the future; Metareview, Kiln/Kil'n People
The Uplift War is a 1987 science fiction novel by American writer David Brin, the third book of six set in his Uplift Universe. It was nominated as the best novel for the 1987 Nebula Award [1] and won the 1988 Hugo and Locus Awards. [1] The previous two books are Sundiver and Startide Rising.
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