Kim Stanley Robinson

Kim Stanley Robinson (born March 23, 1952) is an American science fiction writer, probably best known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. He has been widely acclaimed by readers and critics since the beginning of his career, and is considered by many to be one of the finest living writers of science fiction or of any genre.

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March 23 - 1952 - American - Science fiction - Writer - Mars trilogy

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His work delves into ecological and sociological themes regularly, and many of his novels appear to be the direct result of his own scientific fascinations, such as the 15 years of research and lifelong fascination with Mars which culminated in his most famous work.

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Ecological - Sociological - Mars

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Robinson's work has been labelled by critics as "literary science fiction"; however he has always rejected such labels — he simply calls it science fiction. Robinson proudly defends the genre for which he is a passionate advocate. Indeed, the quality of his characterization, a common failing in science fiction, has resulted in notice from far broader communities than science fiction generally receives.

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