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The Great Heinlein Mystery: Science Fiction, Innovation and Naval Technology
by Jr., Edward M. Wysocki
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- F/F/ND
- ISBN 10
- 1477410201
- ISBN 13
- 9781477410202
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Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
SOFTBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Date of Publication: 2012* Binding and cover condition: Colour-illustrated soft card covers. No bumps or rubs. Absolutely minimal shelf wear to edges & corners. No creases to spine or hinge. FINE* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight & bright. No annotations, inscriptions or marks to text, no tanning or other visible faults. Seems un-used. FINE* Illustrations: None.* Pages: 249 pp. text. xl pp. notes, bibliography, acknowledgements, index & biographical notes at rear.* Product Description:- Many people may feel that science fiction has little if any connection with the real world. A careful examination of works of science fiction, however, will reveal connections with science and technology. Is it possible that certain concepts presented in works of science fiction have affected real-world inventions or scientific discoveries? The Great Heinlein Mystery looks at this question by considering statements made by science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein at various points in his life. Heinlein claimed that a system used by the U.S. Navy during World War II was based on the content of one of his early stories.. This is a FINE copy of the 1st edition with absolutely minimal shelf wear.*
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- Bookseller
- Cocksparrow Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1434
- Title
- The Great Heinlein Mystery: Science Fiction, Innovation and Naval Technology
- Author
- Jr., Edward M. Wysocki
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - F/F/ND
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Thus,
- ISBN 10
- 1477410201
- ISBN 13
- 9781477410202
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Place of Publication
- Marston Gate, UK 298
- Date Published
- 2012-07-03
- Size
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm
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