Based on unprecedented access to Ayn Rand's private papers, a vividly writtenand penetrating account of the life and ideas of a conservative icon Draws onnew, never-before-used archival materials from Rand's private papers Makes explicit connections between Rand and the conservative movement Author has a strong platform and there is already interest from media in reviews, excerpts, and interviews. Worshipped by her fans, denounced by her enemies, and forever shadowed by controversy and scandal, the novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand was apowerful thinker whose views on government and markets shaped the conservative movement from its earliest days. This extraordinary book captures the life of the woman who was a tireless champion of capitalism and the freedom of the individual, and whose ideas are still devoured by eager students, debated on blogs, cited by political candidates, and promoted by corporate tycoons
- ISBN: 978-0-19-532487-7
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés