
Foundation (Publication Order) #7, Foundation (Chronological Order) #2, Greater Foundation Universe #10
Forward the Foundation
by:
Isaac Asimov
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0553565079
ISBN 13: 9780553565072
Publication date:
February 1st, 1994
Publisher: Bantam/Spectra
Pages: 464
Genres: Science Fiction
In the distant future of Asimov's universe, a vision unfolds as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos. Amidst political unrest and the decline of a once-mighty empire, the story follows the brilliant mathematician Hari Seldon. He is the mastermind behind psychohistory, a revolutionary mathematical method used to predict the future of vast populations. With the impending collapse of civilization, Seldon's urgent quest becomes to preserve knowledge and culture for the generations to come.
As Seldon's vision of a Foundation begins to take shape, he navigates through a labyrinth of challenges, from treacherous political power plays to the unpredictable tides of human emotions. His journey is laden with powerful encounters that test his resolve, revealing the fragility of hope amid a decaying world. The stakes grow ever higher as time runs out and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Through rich storytelling and complex characters, this work encapsulates the essence of ambition, responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of a brighter future. Asimov invites readers to contemplate the intricate weave of history, human behavior, and the eternal quest for knowledge in the battle against civilization's decline.
As Seldon's vision of a Foundation begins to take shape, he navigates through a labyrinth of challenges, from treacherous political power plays to the unpredictable tides of human emotions. His journey is laden with powerful encounters that test his resolve, revealing the fragility of hope amid a decaying world. The stakes grow ever higher as time runs out and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Through rich storytelling and complex characters, this work encapsulates the essence of ambition, responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of a brighter future. Asimov invites readers to contemplate the intricate weave of history, human behavior, and the eternal quest for knowledge in the battle against civilization's decline.