ANALOG SF – February 1968. Editor: John W. Campbell Cover artist: Kelly Freas. Overall rating: ***

HARRY HARRISON – “The Horse Barbarians.” Serial, part 1 of 3. The book version (as Deathworld 3) was previously reviewed on this blog here.

WALT & LEIGH RICHMOND “If the Robot Fits,,,” Is the interconnectivity of computers possible? It takes a boy to answer. (2)

POUL ANDERSON “Look! I See You!” Flying saucers, atmospheric plasmoids, and Hopi Indians. How to join the Galactic Federation. Ho-hum (3)

JACK WODHAMS “The God Pedlars.” How can the benefits of despotism be guaranteed? Can an efficient system of checks and balances be established? Oh, to be a god! (4)

W. MacFARLANE “Optimum Pass.” Part of a series. This is not sufficiently connected as to make sense, (1)