INTERFACE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Author: Stephen Bury Publisher: Michael Joseph; 1996; 135x215mm; 584 pages; ISBN 9780718141622 A brilliant black comedy for the network age... in 2017 even more relevant in world politics!...'Convincing and outrageous, with believable politics, computer science and biotechnology. Interface is an excellent book.' -- Starlog 'Delicious and colourful.' -- Wired  ...Like a bolt from the blue, the blood clot shoots up from the cartoid artery, directly into the Governer's brain. The massive stroke should be the end of his chances. Instead, it makes him the perfect candidate... On the eve of the Third Millennium, the world's greatest democracy prepares to renege on the national debt. Step forward William A. Cozzano, a likeable mid-Western Governer with one insidious advantage. A biochip in his head, hardwired to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate channelled directly into his brain... Cozzano's wealthy backers believe he can go all the way. They might be right. But who wants to be around when a radio-controlled President finally lets the people have their way?... * Please add R67 to standard shipping charge, for shipping to outlying (not main) centres in SA, for courier delivery service. Please contact for revised courier fee if buying multiple books in a single order. Alternative: SAPO ordinary parcel service @ R66 for first item; thereafter R6.50 per additional item. ** Paxi courier option: Paxi service between Pep outlets countrywide -- service takes approx. 7 days for delivery. This service is especially convenient for customers in outlying regions. (Smaller parcels: R57; large parcels: R97).