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Xenocide (first published in 1991) is the third book in the Ender's Game series, a science fiction series by the American author Orson Scott Card. It was first published during a period of increasing globalization and heightened awareness of cultural differences, and the writing reflects this in its techniques, mood, and emotive effect on the reader. Xenocide explores themes of communication, xenophobia, and the potential dangers of advanced technology.

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Book.name
Xenocide
Book.image
Xenocide cover.jpg
Book.caption
Cover of first edition (hardcover)
Book.author
Orson Scott Card
Book.cover_artist
John Harris
Book.country
United States
Book.language
English
Book.series
Ender's Game series
Book.genre
Science fiction
Book.published
1991 (Legend), 1992 (Tor Books)
Book.media_type
Print (Hardcover, Paperback & ebook)
Book.pages
592
Book.dewey
813/.54 20
Book.congress
PS3553.A655 X46 1991
Book.preceded_by
Speaker for the Dead
Book.followed_by
Children of the Mind

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1991-08-00
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Xenocide (first published in 1991) is the third book in the Ender's Game series, a science fiction series by the American author Orson Scott Card. It was first published during a period of increasing globalization and heightened awareness of cultural differences, and the writing reflects this in its techniques, mood, and emotive effect on the reader. Xenocide explores themes of communication, xenophobia, and the potential dangers of advanced technology.

Xenocide was nominated for both the Hugo Award and Locus Awards for Best Novel in 1992.

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