Isaac Asimov is widely considered to be one of the founding figures of American science fiction, and one of the most prolific authors in history. In this volume, the cultural and historical influence present in Asimov\'s works will be examined, as well as the author\'s own influence on the evolution of literature and culture in the "Golden Age of Science Fiction." Within the fourteen essays, readers will encounter analysis of Asimov\'s texts according to traditional critical theories, as well as fresh new insight to comparative works and the genre of science fiction. This volume contains a general introduction to Asimov\'s work and explores his towering status among American science fiction writers, with special emphasis on the Foundation trilogy and the Robot novels and stores.