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The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
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Robert A. Heinlein
Robert Anson Heinlein ( /ˈhaɪnlaɪn/ HYN-lyn) (July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction writer. Often called the "dean of science fiction writers," he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre in his time. He set a standard for scientific and...
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- 1966
Subjects:
- Colonialism
- Libertarianism
- Self-governance
- Colonization of the Moon
- Social revolution
- Rational Anarchy
- American science fiction
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Hugo Award for Best Novel Winners
- 1964
- 1965
- 1966
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- 1971
Hugo Award for Best Novel Nominees
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