About the book
After the twentieth century’s devastating series of wars, the world’s governments banded together into one globe-spanning entity, committed to peace at all costs. Ensuring that peace is the Vulcan supercomputer, responsible for all major decisions. But some people don’t like being taken out of the equation. And others resent the idea that the Vulcan is taking the place of God. As the world grows ever closer to all-out war, one functionary frantically tries to prevent it. But the Vulcan computer has its own plans, plans that might not include humanity at all.
Editions of Vulcan's Hammer
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547572635
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547725789
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After the twentieth century’s devastating series of wars, the world’s governments banded together into one globe-spanning entity, committed to peace at all costs. Ensuring that peace is the Vulcan supercomputer, responsible for all major decisions. But some people don’t like being taken out of the equation. And others resent the idea that the Vulcan is taking the place of God. As the world grows ever closer to all-out war, one functionary frantically tries to prevent it. But the Vulcan computer has its own plans, plans that might not include humanity at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vulcan's Hammer about?
After the twentieth century’s devastating series of wars, the world’s governments banded together into one globe-spanning entity, committed to peace at all costs. Ensuring that peace is the Vulcan supercomputer, responsible for all major decisions. But some people don’t like being taken out of the equation. And others resent the idea that the Vulcan is taking the place of God. As the world grows ever closer to all-out war, one functionary frantically tries to prevent it. But the Vulcan computer has its own plans, plans that might not include humanity at all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Vulcan's Hammer?
Fiction > Science fiction > Hard science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Vulcan's Hammer?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547572635
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Vulcan's Hammer?
Philip K. Dick
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Vulcan's Hammer is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547572635) and ebook(ISBN 9780547725789)
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