Thanks for that, Bookworm_Girl. I knew the type of book, but didn't know it had a special name. And yes, it was increasingly common for those 50's SF authors and publishers. Whatever it's called, I think the whole thing hangs together quite well, personally. But then, I try to approach the books we read as they are. That doesn't mean I necessarily enjoy everything about them (!), but does mean I don't demand they be something else.
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