Ayn Rand Explained: From Tyranny to Tea Party (Ideas Explained)
“Ayn Rand is in the news now more than ever—but the media consistently misunderstands her.  ReadAyn Rand Explainedfor a thorough and clear introduction to her ideas!”—JIMMY WALES, founder of Wikipedia“Ayn Rand Explainedtakes us on an exciting exploration of Rand’s provocative worldview and expertly traces its huge contemporary impact on politics, economics, art, and culture.  Marsha Familaro Enright provides much new information and probing, in-depth analysis.  A surprising, intriguing take on a controversial writer.”—CHRIS MATTHEW SCIABARRA, author ofAyn Rand: The Russian Radical“I immensely enjoyed readingAyn Rand Explained.  Packed with fascinating information, much of it new, the book is a real page turner—and a reminder of why Rand’s novels are continuously making their way onto best-seller lists.”—VERONIQUE DE RUGY, Senior Research Fellow, the Mercatus Center at George Mason UniversityOn the First Edition“Very impressive! Merrill has a detailed understanding of Rand’s philosophy and familiarity with her novels. . . . I don’t agree with everything he says but his discussion is full of insights and penetrating points, and I learned a great deal from reading it.”—DAVID KELLEY, author ofA Life of One’s OwnandThe Contested Legacy of Ayn Rand“A fascinating, thoughtful book. . . . a worthy contribution to the growing body of literature on Ayn Rand and Objectivism.  One need not agree with all of his conclusions to congratulate Mr. Merrill on the independence of his thinking.”—BARBARA BRANDEN, author ofThe Passion of Ayn Rand