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The Martian way and other science fiction stories

by Isaac Asimov

This third volume of a posthumous collection features 23 science fiction stories, including 'The Ugly Little Boy' and 'Nightfall'. The narratives explore the impact of technological advancement on human dilemmas.

Accession 14626 ISBN — Publisher Panther
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