Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco

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Author Yaco, Murray F.
Illustrator Grayam
Title Membership Drive
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Membership Drive" by Murray F. Yaco is a science fiction novella that was written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar relations and the assessments required for a planet to join a galactic federation. It explores themes of technological advancement, cultural interaction, and the comedic miscommunication between civilizations at different stages of development. The plot follows Keeter, a somewhat arrogant alien who accidentally lands on Earth and finds himself amidst a gathering of human officials eager to learn about extraterrestrial technology. While he initially downplays the significance of his visit, Keeter ends up presenting the requirements for his people's federation membership, which includes tests involving fuel, weapons, and a genetic specimen. In the process, he amusingly critiques the humans' understanding of technology and their eagerness to learn. As Keeter prepares to leave with his samples, he reflects on the irony of his situation and the unsuspecting humans' aspirations, culminating in a somewhat humorous and cynical take on alien interactions with humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 31689
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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