| Ayn Rand for Beginners Contributor(s): Bernstein, Andrew (Author), Bronzman, Owen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1934389374 ISBN-13: 9781934389379 Publisher: For Beginners OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: Ayn Rand, author of the best-selling novels, The" Fountainhead "and "Atlas Shrugged," is beloved by millions of readers, and equally hated. Her novels and her revolutionary philosophy of Objectivism have acquired a world-wide following. They have also created a world-wide legion of frustrated readers who find it difficult to permeate her lengthy tomes. However, Ayn Rand is undeniably a solid step in the literary canon as well as in the progression of philosophy. Until now, there has been no simple, easy-to-read introduction to her books and ideas. "Ayn Rand For Beginners" sheds a new light on Ms. Rand's otherwise seemingly impenetrable words and philosophy. In clear, down-to-earth language, it explains Ayn Rand's books and ideas to a new generation of readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern - Biography & Autobiography | Philosophers |
| Dewey: 813.52 |
| LCCN: 2009502299 |
| Series: For Beginners (For Beginners) |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.06" W x 9.05" (0.33 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ayn Rand, author of the best-selling novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, is beloved by millions of readers, and equally despised by a significant number of detractors. Her novels and her revolutionary philosophy of Objectivism have acquired a world-wide following. They have also created legions of readers who are hungry for a deeper understanding of her writings. Despite her undeniably significant contributions to the literary canon and the progression of philosophy, there has been no simple, comprehensive introduction to Rand's books and ideas, until now. Ayn Rand For Beginners sheds new light on Rand's monumental works and robust philosophy. In clear, down-to-earth language, it explains Rand to a new generation of readers in a manner that is entertaining, and easy to read and comprehend. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bernstein, Andrew: - Andrew Bernstein, Ph.D. has published on a wide variety of philosophical and literary issues based on Ayn Rand's philosophies including Objectivism In One Lesson: An Introduction to the Philosophy Of Ayn Rand. His book, The Capitalist Manifesto: The Historic, Economic, and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire, was published in 2005. Dr. Bernstein is a Visiting Professor of Philosophy at Marist College; he also teaches at SUNY Purchase (which selected him Outstanding Teacher for 2004)--and formerly at Pace University, and Marymount College (which selected him Outstanding Teacher for 1995). He has taught at Hunter College, Long Island University, and many other New York-area colleges. He lectures frequently at philosophy conferences all over the United States; additionally in Canada, England, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong and Bermuda.Bronzman, Owen: - Owen Brozman is an artist who lives and works in New York City. He has an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and a BFA in Painting from Boston University. Publications and clients include 3x3 Illustration Annual, Creative Quarterly Journal, Paramount Vantage, Playboy Magazine, Scholastic, and Ninja Tune Records. |