{"product_id":"second-foundation-by-isaac-asimov-rare-books","title":"Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"164yt4z\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eSecond Foundation\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIsaac Asimov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the third book in the original \u003cem data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/em\u003e series. The novel continues the epic story of a future Galactic Empire guided by the science of \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"259\"\u003epsychohistory\u003c\/strong\u003e, which predicts the behavior of large populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eThe story is divided into two parts. In the first, the powerful mutant known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"404\"\u003ethe Mule\u003c\/strong\u003e seeks to locate and destroy the mysterious Second Foundation—a hidden group of mental scientists who secretly guide the course of history. Despite his immense psychic powers, the Mule faces challenges in uncovering their location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eIn the second part, after the Mule’s era, members of the First Foundation attempt to find and eliminate the Second Foundation, fearing its hidden influence. However, the Second Foundation proves to be far more subtle and intelligent, maintaining control from the shadows. The novel explores themes of knowledge, power, secrecy, and the limits of control over human destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16vg6p2\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIsaac Asimov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1920–1992) was a Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry, widely regarded as one of the greatest science fiction writers and science communicators. He wrote over 500 books across various genres, including science fiction, popular science, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1668\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAsimov is best known for his \u003cem data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/em\u003e series and \u003cem data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eRobot\u003c\/em\u003e series, which introduced influential ideas about artificial intelligence and future societies. His clear, logical writing style and imaginative storytelling have made his works classics that continue to influence science fiction and scientific thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48383746146561,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/second-foundation.jpg?v=1775286797","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/second-foundation-by-isaac-asimov-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}