Books like Technology [6 works] by Isaac Asimov


Technology [6 works] assembles a varied selection of mid‑20th‑century writings that examine the interplay of human ambition and technological progress. Included are Isaac Asimov’s juvenile short story "The Fun They Had" and his novelette "It's Such a Beautiful Day," Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains,” Arthur C. Clarke’s speculative piece "If I Forget Thee, O Earth…," along with poems by Sarah Teasdale and Nikki Giovanni that reflect on human environments and futures.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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