Fahrenheit 451
By: Ray Bradbury
Plot: Fahrenheit 451
In a world where any source of information is outlawed, look books or magazines, and burned if discovered, where "firemen" start fires instead of putting them out, and where everyone is naive to the world of freedom and imagination.
Technology: The Hydrogen Bomb
The 1st of its kind and the start of weapons of mass destruction, the Hydrogen Bomb, "H-Bomb," was developed by the Atomic Energy Commission.
Government: The Cold War
The U.S. was at a stand still with the U.S.S.R. during WW2. The relationship between the two nations was difficult.
Society: The Polio Cure
A vaccination for Polio was discovered by Jonas Salk. Ever since then, the number of polio cases has dropped rapidly throughtout te years.
About The Author: Ray Bradbury
American fantasy and horror author, received the National Book Foundation's 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, National Medal of Arts
Website: www.raybradbury.com
Location: Waukegan, IL