Citations with the tag: ATLAS Shrugged (Book)
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- Ayn Rand inspired high-tech capitalism.
Hanson, Gayle M.B. // Insight on the News; 09/22/97, Vol. 13 Issue 35, p16Provides information on the effects Ayn Rand's novel `Atlas Shrugged' has on various achievers. Comments from Michael Berliner, the director of the Ayn Rand Institute in Marina del Rey, California.
- World needs heroes of capitalism.
Kelley, David // Clarendon Enterprise (TX); 10/18/2007, Vol. 18 Issue 44, p2The author relates that the reasons of the popularity of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" is the topics on business moral defense and capitalism.
- Audio reviews.
Josyph, P.; Annichiarico, M. // Library Journal; 5/1/1992, Vol. 117 Issue 8, p132Reviews the sound recording `Atlas Shrugged,` by Ayn Rand.
- If Boortz Shrugged.
Grines, Millard B. // Georgia Trend; Sep2001, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p144Determines the implication of hard work and perseverance to a nation's economy. Significance of consumers to economic growth; Correlation between economy and culture; Overview of the context of the book 'Atlas Shrugged,' by Ayn Rand.
- Notes from my coat pockets.
Gray, James // Business Journal Serving Southern Tier, CNY, Mohawk Valley, Fing; 7/10/95, Vol. 9 Issue 14, p4Shares random ideas written by the author in two notebooks which serve as sources for his newspaper columns. Includes the accuracy of a stopped clock twice a day; Excerpts from `Atlas Shrugged,' regarding wealth and taxes; Dealing with unsolicited advice from telemarketers.
- Essential reading for the individual.
Meyer, Julie // New Media Age; 1/9/2003, p7Presents information on several books which reflect optimism. 'Condi,' by Condoleezza Rice; 'Atlas Shrugged,' by Ayn Rand; 'What's So Great About America,' by Dinesh D'Souza.
- From the Editor.
Biddle, Craig // Objective Standard: A Journal of Culture & Politics; Summer2012, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p6An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the factors which drive Marxists and socialists, the government funding in a free society, and the novel "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- David M. Taggart.
Heffes, Ellen M. // Financial Executive; Nov2003, Vol. 19 Issue 8, p64This article presents an interview with David M. Taggart. When asked what he does for leisure, Taggart says bike riding, hiking, tennis, golf and attending his children's sports events. When asked how he managers his stress, Taggart says running and working in the yard. When asked what his...
- Atlas slipped.
Levatter, Ross // Liberty (08941408); Apr2009, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p19In the article, the author examines the appeal of the fifty-year old book "Atlas Shrugged." She asks whether the book still carry weight with adolescent readers or is it still being read in college campuses. She discusses the book's characters and the plot which she believes is outdated. She...
- Blogging Atlas Shrugged: Chapter 6.
ESMAY, DEAN // Moderate Voice; 7/13/2012, p2The article offers the author's insights on chapter 6 of the book "Atlas Shrugged." He explores the story, wherein the character Hank Rearden attends his wedding anniversary party and meets people espousing horrible philosophy and treats him contemptuously. She says that the chapter irritates...
- Legislation would require Idaho children to read Ayn Rand novel.
ESMAY, DEAN // Hill; 2/11/2013, Vol. 20 Issue 13, p14The article reports on the legislation introduced by Idaho state Senator John Goedde, which would require every high school student in the state to read the novel "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand and pass a test on it to graduate.
- Ayn Enthused.
Bates, Stephen // Wilson Quarterly; Spring2011, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p15The article reports on a film adaptation of the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand.
- A Novel without Direction.
MORAN, FENTON // America; 11/9/1957, Vol. 98 Issue 6, p166The article reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- EXECUTIVE READER.
Hofman, Mike // Inc.; Jun2000, Vol. 22 Issue 8, p133Presents comments from Michelle Lemmons-Poscente, chief executive officer of International Speakers Bureau Inc., on some books she read. Lessons learned from `The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story'; Opinion on the biography of Georgia O'Keefe; Views on `Atlas Shrugged,' by Ayn Rand.
- And the Rand Played On.
Benfer, Amy // Mother Jones; Jul/Aug2009, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p73In this essay the author comments on the practice current in 2008-09 of "going Galt," that is, emulating the actions of John Galt, a fictional character created by an author called Ayn Rand in a novel titled "Atlas Shrugged." The author notes that the movement seeks to disrupt the United States...
- She's Back!
Doherty, Brian // Reason; Dec2009, Vol. 41 Issue 7, p51No abstract available.
- A Randian Roundup: A Review of the Objectivist Literature.
Ryan, Scott // Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society; Summer2003, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p469Provides an overview of the main secondary literature on Ayn Rand and objectivism. "Atlas Shrugged," published in 1957; "The Fountainhead," published in 1943; "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," published in 1966.
- Atlas sighs.
Davidson, Sinclair // Institute of Public Affairs Review; Mar2010, Vol. 62 Issue 1, p34The article reports on the popularity of Ayn Rand's books and the increase in interest for herself in Australia. It states that Rand's novels are morality and the genre is well understood. It notes her book entitled "Atlas Shrugged" tracks events that herald big government. It mentions that her...
- The Greatly Ghastly Rand.
STEORTS, JASON LEE // National Review; 8/30/2010, Vol. 62 Issue 16, p43The article discusses author Ayn Rand. Making frequent reference to two of Rand's books, "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead," the author of the article illustrates what he finds admirable and mediocre about her work. On balance he deems Rand to have been a poor writer capable of inspiring...
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Nilson, Jeena C.; Owens, Gene // New American (08856540); 7/4/2011, Vol. 27 Issue 13, p5Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues such as "Nothing to Shrug About," by Charles Scaliger in the May 23 issue and "Indiana Supreme Court Says Citizens Can't Resist Rogue Police," in the June 6 issue.
- Essays on Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.
Wahl, Daniel // Objective Standard: A Journal of Culture & Politics; Spring2010, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p100The article reviews the book "Essays on Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged," edited by Robert Mayhew.
- Atlas Shrugged (Book).
Craven, Barrie // Economic Issues; Sep2001, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p92Reviews the book 'Altas Shrugged,' by Ayn Rand.
- Money talk.
Meyer, Julie // Director (00123242); Mar2003, Vol. 56 Issue 8, p34Lists various books on human spirit and optimism of protagonists. 'Condi,' by Antonia Felix; 'Atlas Shrugged,' by Ayn Rand; 'Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett,' by Andrew Kilpatrick; 'What's So Great About America,' by Dinesh D'Souza.
- Why Tax the Rich? Efficiency, Equity, and Progressive Taxation.
Avi-Yonah, Reuven S. // Yale Law Journal; Apr2002, Vol. 111 Issue 6, p1391Reviews the book 'Does Atlas Shrug? The Economic Consequences of Taxing the Rich,' by Joel B. Slemrod.
- Big Sister Is Watching You.
Chambers, Whittaker // National Review; 11/5/1990, Vol. 42 Issue 21, p120Reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- In Search of Atlas Ayn Rand's magnum opus, at age 50.
Vogl, A. J. // Conference Board Review; Sep/Oct2007, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p56The article presents the author's views on the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand. The author thinks that the book is a brief for free markets and limited government and against any form of wealth distribution for the common good. According to the author, many on the political left see fascist...
- The Ken Lay Paradox.
Bradley Jr., Robert L. // Conference Board Review; Sep/Oct2007, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p58The article draws parallelism between the philosophical fraud that leaders of Enron Corp. were involved in and the frauds described by Ayn Rand in her book "Atlas Shrugged." The author found that the company had been based on the kinds of intellectual and moral frauds that Rand described in her...
- "Some People Get That And Some People Don't".
Allison, John // Conference Board Review; Sep/Oct2007, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p60The article presents the author's views on the introduction of Objectivism as described by Ayn Rand in her book "Atlas Shrugged" into corporate philosophy. According to the author, it is imperative to present an integrated rational value system for the employees who come from different cultural...
- Canon fodder.
Allison, John // New Statesman; 3/14/2011, Vol. 140 Issue 5044, p54In this article the author discusses the merits of video and computer games based on works of literature. A number of items are examined including games based on "The Great Gatsby," "Dante's Inferno," whose origin is "The Divine Comedy," by Dante Alighieri, and "Bioshock," which adapted elements...
- The New Rand Atlas.
Malcolm, Donald // New Yorker; 10/26/1957, Vol. 33 Issue 36, p178The article reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- Atlas Shrugged at 50.
Doherty, Brian // Reason; Dec2007, Vol. 39 Issue 7, p55The article profiles author Ayn Rand. It says that she realized she was not conservative despite her opposition to government controls imposed in the New Deal era. It states that her novel "Atlas Shrugged" was a ferocious defense of values shared by many conservatives including limited...
- Atlas Shrugged: The Movie.
Doherty, Brian // Reason; May2011, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p54The article discusses the 38-year history of attempts to make a motion picture based on the novel "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand. It is stated that the project never could have happened while Ayn Rand lived as her need for control did not coincided with the art of filmmaking. It is mentioned that...
- Book Review Essay.
Locke, Edwin A. // Academy of Management Review; Jan1989, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p100The article presents a review of the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- Happy Anniversary, Masters of the Universe.
Buchanan, Leigh // Inc.; Oct2007, Vol. 29 Issue 10, p29The article reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand. INSET: Ayn of a Thounsand Pages.
- Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged: From Romantic Fallacy to Holocaustic Imagination.
Bertonneau, Thomas F. // Modern Age; Fall2004, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p296Reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- RIGHT BOOKS.
Randolph, Allen // National Review; 4/30/1990, Vol. 42 Issue 8, p54Reviews several books "Ninth Justice: The Fight for Bork," by Patrick B. McGuigan and Dawn M. Weyrich; "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand; "Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology," by Ayn Rand.
- A LONG HISTORY OF ATLAS SHRUGGED HEROINES.
P. B. // Hollywood Reporter; 4/15/2011, Vol. 417 Issue 14, p27The article reports that writer Ayn Rand tried several times to get a film or television series made based on her novel "Atlas Shrugged," and talked to director Alfred Hitchcock, producer Albert Ruddy and Henry Jaffe but each time the deal blew up, also various actress considered to play the...
- UNITY AND INTEGRATION IN AYN RAND'S ATLAS SHRUGGED.
YOUNKINS, EDWARD W. // Libertarian Papers; 2011, Vol. 3 Issue 1-21, p1The article reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- Blogging Atlas Shrugged: Chapter 5.
ESMAY, DEAN // Moderate Voice; 6/27/2012, p2The article reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- The Old Girl, Still Kickin'
Teachout, Terry // National Review; 11/19/2007, Vol. 59 Issue 21, p46The article discusses the Ayn Rand novel "Atlas Shrugged" on the occasion of its 50th year in print. Rand considered her work a masterpiece and did not let editors change anything. The book was a best-seller from its inception. Noted conservative Whittaker Chambers did not like it, though. A...
- A Celebration of Self.
Tisdale, Sara Dabney // U.S. News & World Report; 8/13/2007, Vol. 143 Issue 5, p72This article discusses Russian author Ayn Rand, who wrote "Atlas Shrugged," the 1,192 page novel that praises selfishness, scorns charity and makes monopolists paragons of virtue. Rand was one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century because of her contribution to individualism and her...
- Getting Rand-y.
Levy, Ariel // New York; 04/26/99, Vol. 32 Issue 16, p110Presents information on the ways Ayn Rand, author of the `Atlas Shrugged,' was commemorated. Prediction of psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden on the popularity of Rand's work after her death; Launching of the stamp featuring Rand by the United States Postal Service; Information on the television...
- Atlas Shilled: Ayn Rand Has Her Fans in the Ad Industry.
Wasserman, Todd // Brandweek; 11/9/2009, Vol. 50 Issue 40, p5The article discusses the Russian-American novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand and her influence on advertising executives. The article looks at her novels "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead." Rand developed the philosophy of objectivism which believes in individual liberty and laissez-faire...
- LETTERS.
Edgar, Suzanne; Willis, H. A.; Gallagher, Donat; Lehmann, Geoffrey; Clifford, Richard; Evans, Ray; Scott, Stan; Warby, Michael; Dawson, John; McLaughlin, Robert // Quadrant Magazine; Jul2011, Vol. 55 Issue 7/8, p2Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Burka Blues," by Babette Francis in the May 2011 issue, "Did Atlas Shrug?" by Mervyn Bendle in the May 2011 issue, and "The Nazis and the Muslims," by Rod Moran in the May 2011 issue.
- ATLAS SHRUGGED.
Edgar, Suzanne; Willis, H. A.; Gallagher, Donat; Lehmann, Geoffrey; Clifford, Richard; Evans, Ray; Scott, Stan; Warby, Michael; Dawson, John; McLaughlin, Robert // Intelligence Report; Fall2012, Issue 147, p34No abstract available.
- She lived only for herself: Ayn Rand.
Rompalske // Biography; Jan2000, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p80Profiles writer Ayn Rand. Popularity of Rand's book `Atlas Shrugged'; Birth; Childhood in Russia as a the daughter of a well-to-do jewish pharmacist; Impact of the Russian revolution and communism on Rand's life; Education; Flight to the United States; Marriage to Frank O'Connor; Writing...
- Atlas Shrugged.
Teachout, Terry // National Review; 5/14/1982, Vol. 34 Issue 9, p566The article reviews the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand.
- LETTERS.
Malcom, Elvie; Roberts, Richard; Yee, Leland Y.; Biggs, Andrew G.; Dunlap, Mark E.; Fawal, A. David; Cherniavsky, John // National Review; 6/16/1997, Vol. 49 Issue 11, p2Several letters to the editor in response to articles in previous issues including a cover featuring Joe Camel in the May 19, 1997 issue, "Personally Opposed," by Michael Novak in the May 5, 1997 issue, and "Big Sister Is Watching You," by Whittaker Chambers in the December 28, 1957 issue.
- Ayn Shrugged.
Hannan, Daniel // American Conservative; 12/1/2009, Vol. 8 Issue 15, p24A literary criticism of the book "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand is presented. It claims the novel is poorly paced and too long, although the reader travels a long way, both morally and politically. It also examines the characters in the book who fall into two categories, either listless masses or...
- THE RETURN OF AYN RAND.
DAWSON, JOHN // Quadrant Magazine; Dec2009, Vol. 53 Issue 12, p44The article examines the work and philosophy of author, Ayn Rand. Rand became famous for writing the books "The Fountainhead," and "Atlas Shrugged," which many anti-capitalists blame for the global economic crisis (GEC). As an indicator of Rand's increasing popularity, 300,000 copies of "Atlas...
