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tropple · 07-12-2004, 09:26 AM

The unabridged version always makes a point of mentioning this on the cover. It was released in 1991 and right now I believe it is the only version in print.

There is really no way to compare Asimov and Heinlein. I've read some Asimov stories and always found them to be well written and generally boring.

RAH's tales, on the other hand, always had something happening, almost always had some underlying concept of patriotism. loyalty, sacrifice, responsibility, and duty. Not always a popular mix for many people, hence the chopped-to-hell movie versions of Starship Troopers and The Puppet Masters.

Heinlein's idea of patriotism goes much deeper than the "My Country, Right or Wrong," idea. It is a feeling towards for the nation's well-being rather than one of love for its leadership, which he often demontrates in pointed manners. You'll see in SiaSL, note Jubal's ideas...

There are a number of other stories where this is demonstrated, Revolt in 2100, Coventry, Citizen of the Galaxy, Sixth Column, etc. You won't usually can't wrong with a Heinlein novel, though i admit that I didn't like "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag, Job, or Number of the Beast.

07-12-2004, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
tropple Junkie	The unabridged version always makes a point of mentioning this on the cover. It was released in 1991 and right now I believe it is the only version in print. There is really no way to compare Asimov and Heinlein. I've read some Asimov stories and always found them to be well written and generally boring. RAH's tales, on the other hand, always had something happening, almost always had some underlying concept of patriotism. loyalty, sacrifice, responsibility, and duty. Not always a popular mix for many people, hence the chopped-to-hell movie versions of Starship Troopers and The Puppet Masters. Heinlein's idea of patriotism goes much deeper than the "My Country, Right or Wrong," idea. It is a feeling towards for the nation's well-being rather than one of love for its leadership, which he often demontrates in pointed manners. You'll see in SiaSL, note Jubal's ideas... There are a number of other stories where this is demonstrated, Revolt in 2100, Coventry, Citizen of the Galaxy, Sixth Column, etc. You won't usually can't wrong with a Heinlein novel, though i admit that I didn't like "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag, Job, or Number of the Beast. __________________ +++++++++++Boom! Last edited by tropple; 07-12-2004 at 09:28 AM..