objectivism (philosophy)

Presents a biography of Russian-American philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand, covering her upbringing before and during the Russian Revolution, emigration to the U.S., work as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and later success due to her theories about objectivism and individual rights.

Presents biographical information on twentieth-century American author Ayn Rand and examines her novel, "Atlas Shrugged, " including its plot, characters, themes, historical context, influence, and critical reception; also includes a Rand chronology and a selected bibliography.

A copper tycoon and an inventor mount a fight for the individualist in a technological civilization where people have given up their creativity and independence in exchange for government protection.

The story of a gifted young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with a beautiful woman who struggles to defeat him.