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Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. A case of conscience by james blish, 1972, arrow books edition, in english. It must be evaluated in view of the time in which it was written. James blish born james benjamin blish in east orange, new jersey, on may 23, 1921, the only child of asa rhodes blish, an advertising manager, and dorothea schneewind blish, a pianist. James blish author greg bear author of introduction, etc. Author james blishs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Read a case of conscience, by james blish online on bookmate the author of the cities in flight saga explores the conflicting demands of science, faith, and human feeling in this hugo awardwinnin. In a world policed by telepaths, ben reich plans to commit a crime that hasnt been heard of in 70 years.
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