Synopses & Reviews
Tracing the emergence of Ayn Randandrsquo;s philosophy of objectivism in the 1940s to her present-day influence, Darryl Cunninghamandrsquo;s latest work of graphic-nonfiction investigation leads readers to the heart of the global financial crisis of 2008. Cunningham uses Randandrsquo;s biography to illuminate the policies that led to the economic crash in the U.S. and in Europe, and how her philosophy continues to affect todayandrsquo;s politics and policies, starting with her most noted disciple, economist Alan Greenspan (former chairman of the Federal Reserve). Cunningham also shows how right-wing conservatives, libertarians, and the Tea Party movement have co-opted Randandrsquo;s teachings (and inherent contradictions) to promote personal gain and profit at the expense of the middle class. Tackling the complexities of economics by distilling them down to a series of concepts accessible to all age groups, Cunningham ultimately delivers a devastating analysis of our current economic world.
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andldquo;The Age of Selfishness is a sympathetic but deeply critical biography of Rand and the eventual role of libertarian philosophy in the recent financial crisis.andrdquo;
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andldquo;This book is a superb example of how powerful graphic nonfiction can be in taking complex events and making them frighteningly clear.andrdquo;
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andldquo;There are moments of brilliance here and excellent economic explication.andrdquo;
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andldquo;This is a well-researched, detail-packed book that Iandrsquo;ll need to read a few more times to fully digest.andrdquo;
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andldquo;While there have been books about Rand before, none of them have been quite like The Age of Selfishness: Ayn Rand, Morality and the Financial Crisis, a new graphic novel from artist, photographer, and sculptor Darryl Cunningham. The artist and former mental health care worker combines mediums to take a long look at Randandrsquo;s history, but he goes one step further, looking at how her influence extends into the present day, and even played a role in bringing on the Great Recession and financial crisis.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Both cogent and clear.andrdquo;
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andldquo;The Age of Selfishness may not have the hard science background of Cunninghamandrsquo;s previous books, but the cartoonist seems equally at home challenging and debunking economic strains of thought while courting the controversy that The Age of Selfishness is certain to garner.andrdquo;
Synopsis
This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers's bestselling memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher. Illuminated by the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this literary comics memoir will speak to comic fans, memoir readers, and educators of all stripes.
Synopsis
This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers's bestselling memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher, Third Edition. From Ayers's early days teaching kindergarten, readers follow this renowned educational theorist on his "voyage of discovery and surprise." We meet fellow travelers from schools across the country and watch students grow across a year and a lifetime.
To Teach is a vivid, honest portrayal of the everyday magic of teaching, and what it means to be a "good" teacher--debunking myths perpetuated on film and other starry-eyed hero/teacher fictions. Illuminated by the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this literary comics memoir is both engaging and insightful. These illustrated stories remind us how curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a healthy dose of reflection can guide us all to learn the most from this world. This dynamic book will speak to comic fans, memoir readers, and educators of all stripes.
Synopsis
This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers's bestselling text
To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher (new third edition due May 2010).
From Ayers's early days teaching kindergarten, readers follow this renowned educational theorist on his "voyage of discovery and surprise." Showcasing the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this literary comics memoir will speak to comic fans, memoir readers, and educators of all stripes.
About the Author
William Ayers is a school reform activist, Distinguished Professor, and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Ryan Alexander-Tanner is an art teacher and a Xeric Award-winning comic artist.