Traces the evolving pattern of prediction and discusses the many factors that have worked together to make the story of the future a dominant form of fiction. Fine in near fine dust jacket with mild spine fade.

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Title

THE PATTERN OF EXPECTATION 1644-2001

Publisher

Jonathan Cape Ltd., London

Publication Date

1979

Language

English

ISBN 10

0224014714

ISBN 13

9780224014717

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First edition

Printing

First printing

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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