Published in 1961, 'Mating Center' by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novel set in a dystopian society where love and sexual attraction are suppressed through biological manipulation. The story follows Teleman, a non-sex-privileged construction worker, who begins to experience forbidden desires and uncovers a rebellion against the oppressive regime. The narrative critiques societal control over personal relationships and explores themes of eugenics and sexual freedom.
