The Truth Machine: A Speculative Novel - Couverture souple

Halperin, James L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0671010409 ISBN 13 : 9780671010409

Editeur : Pocket Books, 1998

Synopsis

A machine is built that detects lies with per cent accuracy. Lawyers find themselves out of work as crime is eliminated; political candidates can no longer harbour hidden agendas. The truth machine reshapes the very nature of humanity. But ultimately the fate of the earth rests with mankind.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Prepare to have your conception of truth rocked to its very foundation, as first-time novelist Halperin creates a prophetic, all-too conceivable world of the near future. A machine is built that can detect lies with 100% accuracy. Lawyers find themselves out of work as crime is eliminated; political candidates can no longer harbour hidden agendas. The Truth Machine reshapes the very nature of humanity. But ultimately the fate of the earth rests with mankind. Are we up to the challenge?

Biographie de l'auteur

James L. Halperin, a Harvard graduate, now directs the world's largest rare coin company. He is already hard at work on his next novel.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pocket Books
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0671010409
• ISBN 13: 9780671010409
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible