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I, robot

by Isaac Asimov

A collection of interconnected science fiction stories exploring the evolution of robotics and the complex relationship between humans and machines. Framed by a robopsychologist's recollections, the narratives analyse the ethical constraints of artificial intelligence.

Accession 11351 ISBN 0586025324 Publisher Panther
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