Criticism

Fiedler, Jean, and Mele, Jim. "Asimov's Robots." In Critical Encounters: Writers and Themes in Science Fiction, edited by Dick Riley, pp. 1-22. New York: Frederick Ungar, 1978.

Examines the benefits-of-technology theme in Asimov's robot novels and stories, focusing on I, Robot, The Cave of Steel, and The Naked Sun.

Moore, Maxine. "Asimov, Calvin, and Moses." In Voices for the Future: Essays on Major Science Fiction Writers, Volume 1, edited by Thomas D. Clareson, pp. 88-103. Bowling Green: Bowling Green University Popular Press, 1976.

Examines the ethical aspects of the characters in I, Robot from Calvinistic and Judaic perspectives, with a particular emphasis on the Puritan work ethic, human freedom and determinism, and human responsibility.

Thorner, Lincoln. Review of I, Robot, by Isaac Asimov. In Emergency Librarian 15, No. 3 (January-February 1988): 22.

Favorably assesses I, Robot.

Wilson, Raymond J. "Asimov's Mystery Story Structure." Extrapolation 19, No. 2 (May 1978): 101-07.

Examines the similarities between traditional mystery stories and Asimov's science fiction, paying particular attention to the story "Liar" in I, Robot.