A Case of Conscience

#1 After Such Knowledge

James Blish

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Gollancz
14 October 2014

Science fiction; Science; Biology; Future Society; Religion; Aliens; GALAXY Special Event 1; Hugo Award

Series: S.F. Masterworks

Father Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez S.J., is a part of a four man scientific commission to the planet Lithia, there to study a harmonious society of aliens living on a planets which is a biologist's paradise. He soon finds himself troubled: how can these perfect beings, living in an apparent Eden, have no conception of sin or God? If such a sinless Eden has been created apart from God, then who is responsible?

Winner of the Hugo Award for best novel, 1959.

By: James Blish
Imprint: Gollancz
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 183g
ISBN: 9781473205437
ISBN 10: 1473205433
Series: S.F. Masterworks
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 14 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Blish (1921-75) James Blish studied microbiology at Rutgers and then served as a medical laboratory technician in the US army during the Second World War. Among his best known books are Cities in Flight, A Case of Conscience, for which he won the Hugo in 1959 for Best Novel, Doctor Mirabilis, Black Easter and The Day After Judgement.

Reviews for A Case of Conscience (#1 After Such Knowledge)

Blish brings to this case of conscience one of the most powerful intellects - and one of the most diverse stories of knowledge, I would say - ever to apply itself to science fiction Brilliants as fireworks - Sunday Times