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Isaac Asimov
ISBN 9780008117498
Rs. 958
Harper Voyager
Foundation
Who it's for: Science fiction readers and those new to classic SF
Isaac Asimov's Foundation is the seminal first novel in the acclaimed Foundation series. It introduces Hari Seldon, a brilliant mathematician who develops 'psychohistory,' a predictive science that foresees the imminent collapse of the Galactic Empire and a subsequent 30,000-year dark age. To shorten this period, Seldon establishes the Foundation, a hidden group of scientists tasked with preserving humanity's knowledge and guiding its future through a series of planned crises.Why You Should Read? Explore the groundbreaking concept of psychohistory and its implications for free will and destiny. Immerse yourself in a sweeping narrative that chronicles the fate of civilizations across millennia. Engage with profound philosophical questions about power, knowledge, and the resilience of human society. Discover a foundational work of science fiction that has profoundly influenced countless authors and works in the genre.
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- Introduces psychohistory, a predictive science
- Chronicles the fall of a Galactic Empire
- Hari Seldon establishes a hidden Foundation
- Explores planned crises to shorten a dark age
- A seminal work in science fiction
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Questions about this book
What is psychohistory?
Psychohistory is a predictive science developed by Hari Seldon that can foresee the collapse of the Galactic Empire and a subsequent 30,000-year dark age.
What is the Foundation?
The Foundation is a hidden group of scientists established by Hari Seldon to preserve humanity's knowledge and guide its future through a series of planned crises.
Is this the first book in the series?
Yes, it is the seminal first novel in the acclaimed Foundation series.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores profound philosophical questions about power, knowledge, and the resilience of human society, as well as the implications of psychohistory for free will and destiny.