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100	1		_aYaco, Murray F.
245	1	0	_aUnspecialist
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from Astounding Science Fiction, January, 1960.
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-11
508			_aGreg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Unspecialist" by Murray F. Yaco is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative follows two space patrol officers, Banner and Harcraft, who find themselves assigned to an absurd mission transporting fertilizer and tractor fuel instead of engaging in heroic patrol duties. The story explores themes of specialization versus versatility as the duo navigates their disdain for their unusual task while dealing with a puzzling passenger, Arnold, identified as a "Bean Brain," who shows unexpected skills that diverge sharply from their own specialized training. The plot unfolds as Banner and Harcraft, initially dismissive of Arnold's abilities, discover that his unspecialized knowledge of gardening and chemistry is crucial for survival once they encounter a dormant asteroid housing a potentially hostile alien fleet. Arnold's unique perspective allows them to devise a clever plan using their cargo to destroy the fleet, showcasing his adaptability in a crisis and highlighting the limitations of strict specialization. As the officers reconcile their views on competency and adaptability, they recognize the value of unspecialized skills in a dynamic environment, ultimately challenging their preconceived notions about intelligence and training in space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aShort stories
653			_aSpace flight -- Fiction
700	1		_aFreas, Kelly, _d1922-2005
830		0	_aProduced from Astounding Science Fiction, January, 1960.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23443
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