'City' von Clifford D. Simak
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Each tale in "City" explores different facets of this evolution, ranging from the philosophical implications of a sedentary lifestyle to the ethical considerations of genetic engineering. by Simak, Clifford D.
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Author:Simak, Clifford D.
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Book Title:City
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Cover:Original Boards
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Language:English
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Publisher:The Science Fiction Book Club By Arrangement With Weidenfeld &
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Publication Year:1961
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Place Published:London
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Pages:248
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Topic:Science Fiction
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Format:Original Boards
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Title:'City' by Clifford D. Simak
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Edition:1st Book Club Edition
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Book Condition:Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
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Features:"City" by Clifford D. Simak is a science fiction novel composed, of a series of interconnected stories, framed as historical, accounts by future generations of sentient dogs. These stories, examine the rise and fall of human civilization, presenting a, world where humans gradually abandon cities for isolated, rural, living due to advancements in transportation and communication., As humans fade away, Earth is left to other beings, including, the intelligent dogs who have been uplifted by humanity's, technology, and robots who continue to serve long after their, masters are gone. Each tale in "City" explores different facets, of this evolution, ranging from the philosophical implications, of a sedentary lifestyle to the ethical considerations of, genetic engineering. The narrative spans thousands of years,, showcasing Simak's deep reflections on society, technology, and, the environment. The overarching theme of the novel is a, meditation on the possibility of utopia and the perpetual quest, for a better world, articulated through the mythologized, memories of its canine inheritors.
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Defects:Joints strengthened with tape. Slight browning to first & last, few pages and endpapers. Dustjacket in plastic protective, cover. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket.
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Binding:Original Boards
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Subject:Science Fiction
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Place of Publication:London
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Year Printed:1961
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Special Attributes:Dust Jacket
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