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'''Robert Heinlein''' (full name: '''Robert Anson Heinlein'''; sometimes known to fans as RAH; numerous pseudonyms, notably Anson Macdonald) (1907-1988) was one of the most popular and influential [[science fiction]] writers of the twentieth century, often viewed as one of the "Big Three" authors with [[Arthur C. Clarke]] and [[Isaac Asimov]]. His work helped define the genre; Asimov referred to his work as "the third nova" of science fiction, an entry into the field that changed it substantially from that which came before.  
 
'''Robert Heinlein''' (full name: '''Robert Anson Heinlein'''; sometimes known to fans as RAH; numerous pseudonyms, notably Anson Macdonald) (1907-1988) was one of the most popular and influential [[science fiction]] writers of the twentieth century, often viewed as one of the "Big Three" authors with [[Arthur C. Clarke]] and [[Isaac Asimov]]. His work helped define the genre; Asimov referred to his work as "the third nova" of science fiction, an entry into the field that changed it substantially from that which came before.  
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His many novels included ''The Puppet Masters,'' ''Starship Troopers,'' ''The Moon is a Harsh Mistress,'' and ''Stranger in a Strange Land.'' He also wrote numerous novels for young people, including ''Double Star'', ''Citizen of the Galaxy'' and ''Star Beast''.
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His many novels included ''The Puppet Masters,'' ''Starship Troopers,'' ''The Moon is a Harsh Mistress,'' and ''Stranger in a Strange Land.'' He also wrote numerous novels for young people, including ''Double Star'', ''Citizen of the Galaxy'' and ''Star Beast''. Heinlein also authored many short stories, including "And He Built a Crooked House" and "All You Zombies."
    
His politics defied categorization. They were broadly libertarian. He was a strong supporter of the military, but also espoused the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
 
His politics defied categorization. They were broadly libertarian. He was a strong supporter of the military, but also espoused the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
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