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A near-future thriller in which a shadowy coalition bent on controlling the world economy attempts to manipulate the president of the United States through the use of a computer bio-chip implanted in his brain.
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A biochip in presidential candidate William Cozzano's brain hardwires him to a computerized polling system that channels the mood of the electorate directly into his brain. Neal Stephenson fans should note (if they don't already know) that Stephen Bury is his pen name.
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Bury (a pseudonym for Neal Stephenson, author of Snow Crash , and J. Frederick George) has concocted a clever premise for his complex, entertaining, frequently funny political thriller. Right before the next presidential election, the incumbent proposes to solve the problem of the national debt by simply refusing to pay. This irks a powerful alliance of investors, and they move into action. Illinois Gov. William A. Cozzano suffers a stroke and, as a part of a radical new therapy, has a biochip implanted in his brain. The chip allows Cozzano to make a miraculous recovery--and also gives him access to an instantaneous polling system. He can "sense" the mood of the voters and instantly responds by telling them what they want most to hear. The campaign proceeds as (meticulously) planned, through the debates, primaries and conventions, and Cozzano seems like a sure bet--until he begins to slip out of control. Crammed with throwaway detail on the political process, medical and computer advances, the media and much, much more, Bury's vision of a system ultimately controlled by media handlers is so entertaining that you don't really mind when his plot goes a bit over the top.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherMichael Joseph
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0718141628
- ISBN 13 9780718141622
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages618
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Book Description Paperback: 8½" x 5¼". Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Cover Art: Bruce Jensen (illustrator). 1st UK Edition. © 1994: A stand-alone novel by Stephen Bury. 1st UK edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: Like a bolt from the blue, the blood clot shoots up from the cartoid artery, directly into the Governor's brain. The massive stroke should be the end of his chances. Instead, it makes him the perfect candidate. On the eve of the Third Millennium, the world's greatest democracy prepares to renege on the national debt. Step forward William A Cozzano, a likeable mid-Western Governor with one insidious advantage. A biochip in his head, hardwired to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate channelled directly into his brain. Cozzano's wealthy backers believe he can go all the way. They might be right. But who wants to be around when a radio-controlled President finally lets the people have their say?:- Review(s): "Convincing and outrageous, with believable politics, computer science and biotechnology. 'Interface' is an excellent book" - Starlog / "Delicious and colourful" - Wired:- (original cost £11.99). Seller Inventory # 18.005.00143
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