The story is an example of science fiction........

Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible ( or at least non-supernatural ) content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology , space travel, aliens and paranormal abilities. Exploring the consequences of scientific innovations is one purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas".

Ray Bradbury is an American writer.

He recognized as one of the leading writers of what is called "Science Fiction".The pedestrian is deeply concerned with the effect of technological revolution in human society.
The world of A.D 2052 in which Leonard mead is condemned to live has lost all human attributes.