Historical Context

Based on what we know about the context of the novel through our savvy internet research discuss how Androids is a reflection of the historical moment in time. How is the novel influenced by environmentalism (particularly the seminal novel Silent Spring published by Rachel Carson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Spring), the public perception of corporations, the Vietnam war, or the growing fears surrounding the cold war?

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