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The Terminal Man

By Michael Crichton

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780060092573

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Book Description

Harry Benson is prone to violent, uncontrollable seizures and is under police guard after attacking two people.

Dr. Roger McPherson, head of the prestigious Neuropsychiatric Research Unit at University Hospital in Los Angeles, is convinced he can cure Benson through a procedure called StagContinue

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People in Trouble

It may help to think of novels as commodities, produced and distributed much like Hushpuppies, hide-a-beds, and frozen peas. Technology is a function of population growth, and since a world full of people doesn’t usually feel like a world full of God ... (read full critics)

nybooks published on Fri, 27 Aug 2010

2 Reviews

Another Crichton's Anti-Science Fiction

Similar style of his recent sci-fi thriller, Prey. His sci-fi works were most of anti-science. Though he has done some research of the topic (computer), the story Crichton has provided somewhat extreme and in many ways that are against common senses. Through stirring the fear of the abuse of new sci ... (continue)

Similar style of his recent sci-fi thriller, Prey. His sci-fi works were most of anti-science. Though he has done some research of the topic (computer), the story Crichton has provided somewhat extreme and in many ways that are against common senses. Through stirring the fear of the abuse of new scientific advancement, there aren't much persuasive facts but the crazy people that misuse the technology. Though it was written in 1972, it is still entertaining in a way that makes people have second thought about mind-control computer chip implant.

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artie said on May 3, 2009 | Add your feedback

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Lot of deep critique on our way of living, social norms and a certain lawlessness in the progress of mankind. it was terrific and nowhere indicated by the aura of of the book when i started out. all we would think of is that its about a psychotic on the loose. but by the end Michael(may he rest in p ... (continue)

Lot of deep critique on our way of living, social norms and a certain lawlessness in the progress of mankind. it was terrific and nowhere indicated by the aura of of the book when i started out. all we would think of is that its about a psychotic on the loose. but by the end Michael(may he rest in peace) has commented on parenting, politics in medicine and research and much more. i feel its one of the underrated novels of Michael.

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envydee said on Mar 25, 2009 | Add your feedback