This book originally appeared in 1962, and was based on essays written during the period 1959 - 1961. Since it was concerned with ultimate possibilities, and not with achievements to be expected in the near future, even the remarkable events of the last decade have dated it very little. But Arthur Clarke has now gone over the book making corrections and comments where necessary in order to bring it right up-to-date. The author, amongst many fascinating excursions into what the future may hold, discusses the fourth ...
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This book originally appeared in 1962, and was based on essays written during the period 1959 - 1961. Since it was concerned with ultimate possibilities, and not with achievements to be expected in the near future, even the remarkable events of the last decade have dated it very little. But Arthur Clarke has now gone over the book making corrections and comments where necessary in order to bring it right up-to-date. The author, amongst many fascinating excursions into what the future may hold, discusses the fourth dimensional and the obsolescence of the law of gravity, the exploration of the entire solar system and the colonisation of some of it; seas will mined for energy and minerals, and asteroids will be pulled to Earth to supply needed materials; men, already bigger than they need be, may be bred smaller to be more efficient on less food. Arthur Clarke writes with a light, deft touch, realising that almost anything is possible in this improbable world we live in.
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Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
12/14/2000
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17977693797
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
Publisher:
New York & Evanston: Harper & Row, Publishers
Published:
1962
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15863294109
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Good. Hardcover with DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear and fixed to inside covers.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Good, fair. 22 cm, 234, illus., front DJ flap price clipped, pencil erasure on front endpaper, DJ worn with edge tear. Discusses the 4th dimension and the obsolescence of the law of gravity, and the exploration of the entire solar system; the author argues that anything is possible in this improbable world in which we live.
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Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. Good condition. Dust jacket included. Minor shelfwear to dust jacket. Previous owner's name inside. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii.
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Very Good. NY: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1984. 1st thus with full number line, probably a revised edition but not stated. Hardcover 8vo 251 pgs plus 'Chart of the Future' at rear. Near fine in a very good to near fine dust jacket. Jacket has wear at top edge of front panel and is price clipped. (Technology, Inventions) Inquire if you need further information.