The Positronic Man

Synopsis

Powerful and haunting, The Positronic Man is an unforgettable novel that redefines Isaac Asimov's and Robert Silverberg's place among the greatest science fiction authors of all time. In the twenty-first century the creation of the positronic brain leads to the development of robot laborers and revolutionizes life on Earth. But to the Martin family, their household robot NDR-113 is more than a trusted friend, a confidant, a member of the family. For through some unknown manufacturing glitch, Andrew has been blessed with a capacity for love and a drive toward self-awareness and devlopment that are almost human.

Ideas Explored

• Robot Autonomy and Rights
• Robot's Quest for Legal Personhood
• Three Laws of Robotics Edge Cases

Metadata

Source: OpenLibrary

Tags: RobotsFictionFicciónCiencia-ficciónScience fictionLarge type booksFiction, science fiction, generalArmed ForcesMilitary policeHistory

isfdb_id: 17097

openlibrary_id: OL46375W

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