Asimov, Isaac
The Caves of Steel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008277765
- author:
- Asimov, Isaac
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Technological, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the vast, domed cities of Earth, artificial intelligence is strictly controlled, but in the distant Outer Worlds, colonists and robots live side by side. When a Spacer ambassador is found dead, detective Elijah Baley is assigned to find the killer. With relations between the two cultures in the balance, Baley is paired with a robot partner, R. Daneel Olivaw, who is almost indistinguishable from a human. As Baley delves into the case, he must navigate the complexities of human-robot relationships and the Three Laws of Robotics, which should render the crime impossible. The investigation takes Baley and his robot partner on a journey that challenges their understanding of identity, loyalty, and the boundaries between humans and machines. As they work together, Baley begins to question everything he thought he knew about his partner and the world around him. This gripping science fiction novel explores the intersection of humanity and technology, raising questions about the nature of existence and the consequences of our actions.
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