Gordon R DicksonGordon R. Dickson was a Canadian-American science fiction and fantasy writer best known for ambitious future-history fiction, military science fiction, and stories about human potential under pressure. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1923 and raised inthe United States, Dickson became one of the major genre writers of the second half of the twentieth century. His work often explores courage, discipline, evolution, cultural specialization, and the ways individuals are shaped by conflict and responsibility. Dickson's best-known science fiction includes the Dorsai! / Childe Cycle stories and novels, which helped define military and sociological science fiction for later generations. He also co-created the humorous Hoka stories with Poul Anderson and wrote the popular Dragon Knight fantasy series, beginning with The Dragon and the George. Across a long and prolific career, Dickson earned major genre honors and developed a reputation for combining adventure storytelling with large-scale speculation about humanity's future. Read More Read Less