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About This Book:

Title: Prisoner's Dilemma

Other Available Formats:
Hardcover, 1988
Hardcover, 1989
Paperback, 1989

Synopsis
Edward Hobson, a history teacher, is having fainting spells, but he refuses to see a doctor. Instead, he works on his secret project, which he claims will save not only Eddie Hobson, but the world.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        348 Pages
Weight:        0.5 Pounds
Height:         8.3 Inches
Width:          5.5 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
Something is wrong with Eddie Hobson, Sr., father of four, sometime history teacher, quizmaster, black humorist, and virtuoso invalid. His recurring fainting spells have worsened, and with his ingrained aversion to doctors, his worried family tries to discover the nature of his sickness.



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"PRISONER'S DILEMMA is magnificent."
(05/14/1988)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Prisoner's Dilemma and it was written by Richard Powers. This edition of Prisoner's Dilemma is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is June 1996 and it has a suggested retail price of $13.99. There are 348 pages in the book and it was published by Harpercollins. The 10 digit ISBN is 0060977086 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780060977085. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.