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I, Robot

by Isaac Asimov

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The three laws of Robotics:

1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm

2) A robot must obey orders givein to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

With this, Asimov changed our perception of robots forever when he formulated the laws governing their behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot through a series of interlinked stories: from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future--a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.

Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-read robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world--all told with the dramatic blend of science fact & science fiction that became Asmiov's trademark.

Synopsis:

Asimov changed our perception of robots forever in these linked stories. In I, Robot, he chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins to its ultimate perfection in the not-too-distant future — a future when humanity itself may be rendered obsolete. Here are stories of robots gone mad, mind-reading robots, robots with a sense of humor, and robots who secretly run the world — all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that is Asimov's trademark. Timed to the major motion picture release, this special reissue will thrill Asimov's legions of fans as well as a new generation of science fiction lovers.

About the Author

During his legendary career, Isaac Asimov penned pver 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decades. He died, at the age of seventy-two, in April 1992.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780553294385
Author:
Asimov, Isaac
Publisher:
Spectra Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Robots
Subject:
High tech
Copyright:
Edition Number:
Bantam ed.
Series Volume:
no. 1704a
Publication Date:
November 1991
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
6.95x4.21x.84 in. .34 lbs.

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