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Brain wave

by Poul Anderson

When Earth escapes an intelligence-suppressing cosmic force field, the rapid cognitive awakening of both humans and animals throws global society into upheaval, dismantling traditional hierarchies and forcing humanity to reorganise its world.

Accession 32742 ISBN — Publisher Heinemann (Firm)
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