Title
The Andromeda Strain,Used
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This book recounts the fiveday history of a major American scientific crisis. As in most crises, the events surrounding the Andromeda Strain were a compound of foresight and foolishness, innocence and ignorance. Nearly everyone involved had moments of great brilliance, and moments of unaccountable stupidity....'Thus begins this extraordinary novel of the world's first spaceage biological emergency.The Andromeda Strain sets forth with almost documentary verisimilitude the unfolding story of 'Project Wildfire' the crash mobilization of the nation's highest scientific and medical resources when an unmanned research satellite returns to earth mysteriously and lethally contaminated.Four American scientists, chosen in advance for their experimental achievements in the fields of clinical microbiology, epidemiology, pathology, and electrolyte chemistry, are summoned under conditions of total news blackout and utmost urgency to Wildfire's secret laboratory five stories beneath the Nevada desert. There surrounded by banks of the most sophisticated computerassisted equipment, and sealed off from the outside world except for a telecommunications link with the national security apparatus they work against the threat of a worldwide epidemic to find an antidote to the unknown microorganism that has inexplicably killed all but two inhabitants (an elderly derelict and an infant) of the tiny Arizona town where the satellite was retrieved. Step by step they begin to unravel the puzzle of the Andromeda Strain, until, terrifyingly, their microbacterial 'adversary' ruptures the hypersterile seal of the laboratory and their already desperate search for a biomedical answer becomes a splitsecond race against an atomic deadline.With its narrative force, its scientific detail, its suspense as four brilliant individualists work together under ultimate pressure this novel makes real for the reader the real world of today's science and medicine at the topsecret levels of the ScienceSpaceMilitary high command.The author is a trained scientist. Newspaper stories from NASA that have appeared since the completion of the manuscript read like details from The Andromeda Strain...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Andromeda Strain'? A: 'The Andromeda Strain' explores the theme of a biological crisis caused by extraterrestrial microorganisms, highlighting the interplay between human intelligence and the potential for catastrophic failure in scientific endeavors.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Andromeda Strain'? A: The author of 'The Andromeda Strain' is Michael Crichton, a trained scientist and renowned author known for his works in the science fiction and thriller genres.
- Q: Is 'The Andromeda Strain' based on real science? A: While 'The Andromeda Strain' is a work of fiction, it incorporates real scientific concepts and practices, reflecting Crichton's background in medicine and science.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Andromeda Strain'? A: 'The Andromeda Strain' was first published on May 12, 1969.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Andromeda Strain' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Andromeda Strain'? A: 'The Andromeda Strain' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for but may show some signs of wear.
- Q: Was 'The Andromeda Strain' adapted into a movie? A: Yes, 'The Andromeda Strain' was adapted into a movie in 1971, directed by Robert Wise, and features a storyline closely aligned with the novel.
- Q: What genre does 'The Andromeda Strain' belong to? A: 'The Andromeda Strain' is categorized under the Action & Adventure genre, often appealing to readers interested in science fiction and medical thrillers.
- Q: What notable features does the first edition of 'The Andromeda Strain' have? A: The first edition, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1969, is known for its original cover art and includes the author's insights that were influenced by contemporary scientific developments.