Robert Silverberg - The World Inside

"The World Inside" is a science fiction novel written by Robert Silverberg, first published in 1971. The story is set in a future where Earth's population has grown exponentially, leading to massive urbanization and the construction of towering vertical cities known as "Urban Monads." These monads are self-contained, self-sufficient environments where millions of people live in high-rise buildings that stretch thousands of stories into the sky.

The novel primarily focuses on one such Urban Monad, Urban Monad 116, located in the city of Earthport One. It explores the lives of various inhabitants of the Monad, their social structures, customs, and the extreme population control measures enforced by the government to sustain the immense population.

Silverberg uses the setting to delve into themes of overpopulation, social engineering, individuality, and the consequences of living in a highly regimented society. "The World Inside" is considered one of Silverberg's most notable works and is praised for its thought-provoking exploration of futuristic societal constructs.

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