Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton -Hardcover – 1^st Edition November 7, 1990

 *Jurassic Park*, a 1990 science fiction novel by Michael Crichton, serves as a cautionary tale about genetic engineering. Set in 1989, it follows paleontologist Alan Grant and paleobotanist Ellie Sattler, who are invited by billionaire John Hammond to tour Jurassic Park, a theme park featuring genetically recreated dinosaurs. The park, which was built using DNA from ancient insects preserved in amber, is intended to be a marvel of bioengineering. However, due to flaws in the genetic design, the dinosaurs start breeding uncontrollably, leading to chaos and danger. The novel explores themes of chaos theory, the unpredictability of complex systems, and the ethical implications of genetic manipulation.

The central characters include:

- **Dr. Alan Grant**: A paleontologist who is invited to the park to evaluate it and provide his expert opinion.

- **Dr. Ellie Sattler**: A paleobotanist and Grant's colleague, who also becomes trapped in the park.

- **Dr. Ian Malcolm**: A mathematician specializing in chaos theory, who predicts the park's potential for disaster.

- **John Hammond**: The wealthy entrepreneur behind Jurassic Park, whose dream turns into a nightmare.

The novel examines themes of hubris, the limits of human control over nature, and the ethical implications of scientific advancement. Its mix of thrilling action and philosophical reflection has made it a classic in the science fiction genre.

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred A. Knopf; First Edition (November 7, 1990)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394588169
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394588162
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
• Condition: Used Very Good
• Dust Jacket: Very Good

Dekle Edge, Pages are clean, unmarked, and unbent. DJ has a small tear at the bottom corner of the spine, else very good.