Opening the stacks
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle
1 book · 1978 · science fiction
Bibliography
Themes
space explorationinterstellar politicsalien civilizations
Key Concepts
inter-species-diplomacy2character-introduction1political-structure1military-and-civilian-roles1economic-surveillance1outie-threat1cultural-differences1espionage-and-infiltration1metaphorical-language1imperial-university1political-surveillance1social-stratification1interstellar-travel1cultural-legacy1political-realignment1interstellar-governance1external-threats1cultural-historical-memory1espionage-and-intelligence1hyperspace-travel1