![]() He was one of the best-selling science-fiction novelists for many decades, and he, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Heinlein became one of the first American science-fiction writers to break into mainstream magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post in the late 1940s. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally. His plots often posed provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. ![]() Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. Robert Anson Heinlein ( / ˈ h aɪ n l aɪ n/ J– May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. ![]()
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