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Arthur C. ClarkeThe Nine Billion Names of God
Arthur C. ClarkeFiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1967A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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This short story collection presents a complex and varied view of technology. When and why does the text celebrate or criticize technological innovation?
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How does the specter of nuclear war show up in this collection? How does Clarke’s historical moment affect the way he writes?
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Overall, what does Clarke seem to imply about potential encounters with aliens?
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