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cultures. In addition to his books' military, adventure, and exploration focus, he often describes societies with cultural values significantly different from modern Western views. One of his recurring topics is the influence of the culture on an individual's outlook and values, with an emphasis on
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firearms and steam power than the rest of the Western world. The stranded islanders of the Nantucket series try to rebuild their technological base once the island is thrown back in time to 1250 BC, while the survivors of the "Event" now face a world where electricity, firearms, and internal
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Stirling frequently explores technological development within the context of many of his novels. The Draka, for instance, choose and face a different imperative in their conquest of Africa, and turn earlier to
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base—to an English mother and Canadian father. He has lived in several countries and currently resides in the United States in
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Stirling also tends to write strong female characters who have prominent roles within the story.
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Stirling's novels are generally conflict-driven and often describe military situations and
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In the past, he has frequently collaborated with other authors, including
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the idea that most people and societies consider themselves moral.
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Canadian-American science fiction and fantasy author (born 1953)
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author who was born in France. Stirling is the author of the
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