I, robot
(Book)
Author:
Series:
Published:
New York : Bantam Books, 1991, c1950.
Physical Desc:
272 pages ; 18 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure:
820L
Rating:
820
Status:
Description
This classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart.
“A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.”—The Guardian
I, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimov’s trademark.
The Three Laws of Robotics:
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots’ behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.
“Tremendously exciting and entertaining . . . Asimov dramatizes an interesting question: How can we live with machines that, generation by generation, grow more intelligent than their creators and not eventually clash with our own invention?”—The Chicago Tribune
“A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.”—The Guardian
I, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimov’s trademark.
The Three Laws of Robotics:
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots’ behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.
“Tremendously exciting and entertaining . . . Asimov dramatizes an interesting question: How can we live with machines that, generation by generation, grow more intelligent than their creators and not eventually clash with our own invention?”—The Chicago Tribune
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Format:
Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780553382563, 055338256X, 9780553294385, 0553294385, 0606171347, 0329143557, 0553803700
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.1, 11 Points
Level 6.1, 11 Points
Lexile measure:
820
Notes
Target Audience
820,Lexile.
Target Audience
820L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,6.1,11.0,28462.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,6.1,11,28462.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Asimov, I. (19911950). I, robot. New York, Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992. 19911950. I, Robot. New York, Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992, I, Robot. New York, Bantam Books, 19911950.
MLA Citation (style guide)Asimov, Isaac. I, Robot. New York, Bantam Books, 19911950.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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