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A Case Of Conscience
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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A Case Of Conscience
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Blish
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| Series | S.F. Masterworks |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:208 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 132 |
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| Category/Genre | Science fiction |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781473205437
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| Classifications | Dewey:813.54 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Orion Publishing Co
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| Imprint |
Gateway
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| Publication Date |
15 May 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Father Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez S.J., is a part of a four man scientific commission to the planet Lithia, there to study a harmonious society of aliens living on a planets which is a biologist's paradise. He soon finds himself troubled: how can these perfect beings, living in an apparent Eden, have no conception of sin or God? If such a sinless Eden has been created apart from God, then who is responsible? Winner of the Hugo Award for best novel, 1959.
Author Biography
James Blish (1921-75) James Blish studied microbiology at Rutgers and then served as a medical laboratory technician in the US army during the Second World War. Among his best known books are Cities in Flight, A Case of Conscience (for which he won the Hugo in 1959 for Best Novel) Doctor Mirabilis, Black Easter and The Day After Judgement.
ReviewsBlish brings to this case of conscience one of the most powerful intellects - and one of the most diverse stories of knowledge, I would say - ever to apply itself to science fiction Brilliants as fireworks - Sunday Times
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