The Status Civilization
- First published
- 1960
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Status Civilization" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction novel published in 1960. Will Barrent awakens on a prison ship bound for Omega, stripped of his memories and convicted of murder. On this brutal planet, survival depends on committing crimes—the law itself demands evil. With a three-year life expectancy, Barrent must navigate this inverted society while uncovering the truth about his conviction. His quest leads him back to Earth, where he discovers shocking secrets about both worlds and their interconnected systems of control.
- Science fiction
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #20919. The Status Civilization on Wikipedia.
