{"product_id":"the-first-century-after-beatrice","title":"The First Century After Beatrice","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eThe First Century After Beatrice\u003c\/em\u003e by Amin Maalouf is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the consequences of a society's obsession with male offspring. In the near future, a pharmacological company markets a drug that allows parents to choose the gender of their child, leading to a skewed male-to-female birth ratio. The story is narrated by a French entomologist who, along with his partner, investigates the societal implications of this imbalance. As they uncover the widespread use of the drug, they confront the ethical and cultural ramifications of a world where the value of women is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eThe First Century After Beatrice\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of gender, identity, and the unintended consequences of scientific advancements. Through the lens of the entomologist's observations and experiences, the novel offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of human nature and the fragile balance that sustains societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eDimensions: 152 x 235 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eAuthor: Amin Maalouf\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eISBN: 9780349105994\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai - Buy Used\/Second-Hand Books - BookHero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821133750425,"sku":"9RB892173","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/5696\/6297\/files\/9780349105994.jpg?v=1761240512","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.ae\/products\/the-first-century-after-beatrice","provider":"Dubai - Buy Used\/Second-Hand Books - BookHero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}