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Synopsis
For millions of years, the part of the galaxy containing our solar system has been moving through a vast force field whose effect has been to inhibit "certain electromagnetic and electrochemical processes" and thus certain neurotic functions. When Earth escapes the inhibiting field, synapse speed immediately increases, causing a rise in intelligence, which results in a transfigured humanity reaching for the stars, leaving behind our earth to the less intelligent humans and animal lifeforms. A transcendent look at the possible effects of enhanced intelligence on our planet.
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Brain Wave
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Ballantine Books, New York, 1978
ISBN 10: 034527556X
ISBN 13: 9780345275561
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Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Cover art by Michael Herring (illustrator). 1st Edition. This paperback edition shows signs of wear typical for its age, with some creasing on the cover and spine. The binding remains intact, and the pages are free from inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book is in good condition for reading and collecting, with the cover art still vibrant. First Edition: June 1954 Seventh Printing: July 1978. Seller Inventory # A11-B6-BRS-0412
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Brain Wave
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Random House Publishing Group, 1978
ISBN 10: 034527556X
ISBN 13: 9780345275561
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Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 57415994-75
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BRAIN WAVE
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Ballantine Del Rey SF Classic, 1978
ISBN 10: 034527556X
ISBN 13: 9780345275561
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Soft cover
Seller: Geek Partner Shoppe, St Paul, MN, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Browning of pages, visible age wear, may contain stamp of former owner. Seller Inventory # 202502BK113
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BRAIN WAVE
Seller: Chapter Two Books, Ammanford, United Kingdom
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mass_market. Condition: Good. Brain Wave by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel set in a world where Earth suddenly emerges from a region of space that has suppressed intelligence for millions of years. As the âbrain waveâ effect lifts, all living beings experience a dramatic increase in intelligence, transforming human society and the behavior of animals alike. The story follows individuals and communities as they adapt to rapidly changing conditions, new technologies, and shifting social structures. Blending scientific speculation with character-driven narrative, the novel explores the consequencesâ"both promising and unsettlingâ"of a sudden leap in collective intelligence. Seller Inventory # mon0001642905
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