Diaspora

DiasporaWhen your only weapon is reasonSebastian Chard, near retiring Professor of History at Bornkester Univerity, witnesses the destruction of his college by alien spacecraft. Not only that, every cultural facility on the planet – Museums, Art Galleries and Humanities Departments – have been crushed into the ground. There is no longer any record of his world's history or culture. The only thing that remains are his powers of reason and debate, and with these he sets out to confront his alien foes.On the way he discovers some painful truths about his own planet and its people.Diaspora is a story about humanity and our imposition of ideas upon other cultures. Steve Carroll is a teacher of Art and Art History, as well as being a painter, printmaker and writer. In the Diaspora series he discusses the importance of culture and history in shaping society and the dangers of neglecting the past. He loves science fiction's ability to discuss the larger ideas in life.