Alan E. Nourse Resurrected: The Works of Alan E. Nourse - Paperback

by Alan E. Nourse (Author)

Alan E. Nourse was both a physician and a writer. He produced most of his work in that period known as the "Golden Age" of Science Fiction. Best known for his novel Star Surgeon, he was also a prolific author of short stories during the 50's. This collection includes some of his best from that era including "Derelict," "The Coffin Cure," "Bear Trap," "Contamination Crew", "Infinite Intruder", "Letter of the Law", "PRoblem", "Martyr", "The Native Soil", "An Ounce of Cure", "The Dark Door", "Meeting of the Board", "Circus", "My Friend Bobby", "The Link", "Image of the Gods", and "Second Sight".

Author Biography

Alan E. Nourse was in many ways typical of the generation responsible for the "Golden Age of Science Fiction." Born in the Midwest, he served in the Navy before entering college. He turned to writing to finance his education, and continued to write after obtaining his M.D. Most of his science fiction was written during the 50's. In later years he wrote a number of non-fiction books on both medical and scientific topics as well as a regular column on medicine for Good Housekeeping.