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Dr. Kellogg frequently writes about the literary genres of mystery fiction and science fiction. He is the author of a series of illustrated books for children featuring boy detective Barry Baskerville.
Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of “Paperback Parade,” a quarterly journal for readers and book collectors. The article is titled “The Galactic Adventures of Doc Smith.”
Edward Elmer Smith (1890-1965), also known as Doc Smith, was a pioneer in the early days of science fiction writing. He penned the popular “Lensman” and “Skylark” series of books. The space operas created by Smith typically involve sophisticated technology and thrilling adventures that take place in outer space.
The author notes that Smith earned a doctorate in chemical engineering from George Washington University in 1919 and worked as a food chemist for several corporations. He also conducted research studies for the United States Army from 1941 to 1945.
Smith was a writer of great creativity and his themes involve stranded spaceships, killer robots, time travel, and mental telepathy. His tales of science fiction inspired generations of youngsters to learn more about chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Smith's belief that scientific knowledge would lead to a better world is incorporated into all of his writing.
Dr. Kellogg frequently writes about the literary genres of mystery fiction and science fiction. He is the author of a series of illustrated books for children featuring boy detective Barry Baskerville.