a species used to strict patterns of inherited hierarchy. - David Brin

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a species used to strict patterns of inherited hierarchy.

David Brin

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About David Brin

Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American author of science fiction. He is the winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. He lives in Southern California and has been both a NASA consultant and a physics professor.

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Birth Name: Glen David Brin

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