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| Published | 1957 |
| Adaptations | Radio play (1961) • Television series (1977) • Film (1999) |
| Main themes | Human space exploration • Overpopulation • Resource depletion |
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| Critical acclaim | Nebula Award for Best Short Story (1958) • Hugo Award for Best Short Story (1959) • Contribution to the Golden Age of Science Fiction |
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