The Rest of the Robots

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The Rest of the Robots by Isaac Asimov is a captivating collection of short stories exploring the ethical and moral dilemmas posed by robotics and artificial intelligence. Set in a future where robots and humans coexist, the stories delve into the complexities and challenges that arise from their interactions, highlighting Asimov's renowned Three Laws of Robotics. Each tale presents a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between man and machine.
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The Rest of the Robots

Isaac Asimov’s ROBOT series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.

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Isaac Asimov’s ROBOT series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.

How could robots be used in a time of war? Could a robot be raised like a child? Could we allow them to have children of their own? Is there any human profession that could never be performed by a robotic replacement?

In The Rest of the Robots, robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan return to investigate many more puzzling anomalies and catastrophic malfunctions.

With characteristic wit, foresight and imagination, Asimov’s stories uncover the practical and ethical issues humanity will encounter in a robotic future.

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The Rest of the Robots by Isaac Asimov is highly regarded for its imaginative storytelling and profound impact on the science fiction genre. Celebrated by notable figures like Carl Sagan, the collection continues to inspire practising scientists, showcasing Asimov's unmatched ability to captivate readers with dynamic and imaginative narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008277802

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Isaac Asimov was born in 1920 in Russia and was brought to the USA by his parents three years later. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Columbia University. After a short spell in the army, he gained a doctorate and worked in academia and chemical research. Asimov's career as a science fiction writer began in 1939 with the short story 'Marooned Off Vesta'. Thereafter he became a regular contributor to the leading SF magazines of the day. Asimov wrote hundreds of short stories and novels, including the iconic I, Robot and Foundation. He won the Hugo Award four times and the Nebula Award once. Apart from his world-famous science fiction, Asimov also wrote highly successful detective mystery stories, a four-volume History of North America, a two-volume Guide to the Bible, a biographical dictionary, encyclopedias, and textbooks, as well as two volumes of autobiography. Asimov died in 1992 at the age of 72.

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