The short stories in More human than human demonstrate the depth and breadth of artificial humanity in contemporary science fiction. Issues of passing, of what it is to be human, of autonomy and slavery and oppression, and yes, the hubris of creation; these ideas have fascinated us for at least two hundred years, and this selection of stories demonstrates why it is such an alluring and recurring conceit.

"A passionate defence of human value and human potential"--

"In its frantic rush to survive itself, humanity has spread across the universe, colonizing and strip-mining countless planets. Abram Pollux barely survives a crash landing on Ouro, a lawless backwater world where life is cheap. After miraculously surviving not only the crash, but also a one-sided gunfight, Pollux finds himself in a ramshackle town, filled with other survivors shipwrecked on this strange, barren world. There he meets Marshal Lee Carter,...

Fubuki is a Special Type Destroyer who has just been assigned to the Naval District. With a grand total of zero battles under her belt, she's sure to sink fast under the pressure of expectation. Luckily, she's grouped with Torpedo Squadron Three, and they're ready to support their new comrade. Together, they'll prove they have what it takes to defend the ocean and win it all for humanity!

In this first volume of the author's two volume work, the author begins his exploration into the nature and actions of those who ordered and directed the commission of crimes against humanity; each of the two volumes contains two books.