Amazing Stories Volume 142, Classics To Go

George O. Smith

George O. Smith (1911-1981) was an American science fiction author who wrote primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his technical knowledge and attention to detail in his stories, which often focused on the interactions between science and society. Smith's most famous work is probably "The Fourth 'R'," which introduced the concept of a "psychohistorian," a character who could use advanced mathematics and psychology to predict the behavior of large groups of people. He was also an active member of science fiction fandom, serving as the chairman of the first World Science Fiction Convention in 1939.