Why were Campbell's later years controversial?
His support of pseudoscience and segregation
His successful novels
His editor role at Astounding
His pseudonyms
Answer
In his later years, Campbell became a controversial figure due to his support of pseudoscience and segregation. He promoted the use of faith healing and alternative medicine, and he was an outspoken supporter of racial segregation. His views on these topics were seen as outdated and harmful by many, and they led to his being criticized by both the scientific community and the civil rights movement.
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