The Martian

Authors

Andy Weir

Document Type

Book - ERAU Access Only

Subject

Science Fiction

Publication Date

2020

Course Date

Fall 2020

Course Number

HON 350

Course Title

Archaeologies of the Future: Science Fiction and Interdisciplinary Research

Abstract

Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old human error are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Weir, A. (2020). The Martian. , (). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/db-hon-350-fall2020/4