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I, robot

by Isaac Asimov

A collection of nine interconnected science fiction stories exploring the relationship between humans and robots. Linked by a framing narrative, the work examines the moral implications of robotics and the development of artificial intelligence in a future setting.

Accession 8839 ISBN 0586025324 Publisher Panther
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