Robots: Machines In Man's Image
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of science, philosophy, and imagination stands the robot — humanity's most ambitious attempt to recreate itself in metal and code. Robots: Machines in Man's Image presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the history, science, and cultural significance of robotics, tracing the concept from ancient myth and mechanical automata through to the cutting-edge technologies of the modern era. Co-authored by two compelling voices — one a titan of science fiction, the other a seasoned science journalist — the book chronicles humanity's enduring obsession with building artificial life, examining the engineering triumphs and philosophical quandaries that arise when machines begin to mirror their makers. What elevates this work beyond a mere technical primer is its rich interdisciplinary scope: it argues that the robot is not simply a product of engineering, but a mirror held up to human ambition, fear, and identity. Asimov brings his legendary narrative clarity and visionary insight, while Frenkel grounds the discussion in rigorous scientific reporting, producing a text that is both intellectually stimulating and thoroughly accessible. Together, they raise questions that linger long after the final page — if a machine can think, feel, and act as we do, what, ultimately, does it mean to be human?
Author: Isaac Asimov And Karen A. Frenkel
Format: Hardback
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of science, philosophy, and imagination stands the robot — humanity's most ambitious attempt to recreate itself in metal and code. Robots: Machines in Man's Image presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the history, science, and cultural significance of robotics, tracing the concept from ancient myth and mechanical automata through to the cutting-edge technologies of the modern era. Co-authored by two compelling voices — one a titan of science fiction, the other a seasoned science journalist — the book chronicles humanity's enduring obsession with building artificial life, examining the engineering triumphs and philosophical quandaries that arise when machines begin to mirror their makers. What elevates this work beyond a mere technical primer is its rich interdisciplinary scope: it argues that the robot is not simply a product of engineering, but a mirror held up to human ambition, fear, and identity. Asimov brings his legendary narrative clarity and visionary insight, while Frenkel grounds the discussion in rigorous scientific reporting, producing a text that is both intellectually stimulating and thoroughly accessible. Together, they raise questions that linger long after the final page — if a machine can think, feel, and act as we do, what, ultimately, does it mean to be human?