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      Sciabarra, Chris Matthew, 1960–

      Ayn Rand : the Russian radical / Chris Matthew

      Sciabarra.—Second edition.

      p. cm

      Summary: “Analyzes the intellectual roots and philosophy of Ayn Rand. Second edition adds a new preface and an analysis of transcripts documenting Rand’s education at Petrograd State University”—Provided by publisher.

      Includes bibliographical references and index.

      ISBN 978-0-271-06227-3 (pbk. : alk. paper)

      1. Rand, Ayn.

      2. Objectivism (Philosophy).

      3. Dialectic.

      4. Philosophers—Russia.

      5. Philosophers—United States.

      I. Title.

      B945.R234S35 2013

      191—dc23

      2013027117

      Second edition copyright © 2013 Chris Matthew Sciabarra

      Original copyright © 1995 Chris Matthew Sciabarra

      All rights reserved

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      Published by The Pennsylvania State University Press,

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      ANSI Z39.48–1992.

       To the memory of my Uncle Sam,for his guidance, loyalty, support, and love