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Poverty, by America
- De: Matthew Desmond
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
- Duración: 5 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,031
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 912
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 911
The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its citizens to live and die on the streets, and authorize its corporations to pay poverty wages?
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5 out of 5 stars
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A testimonial based on facts and witness
- De Alonzo Nightjar en 03-27-23
- Poverty, by America
- De: Matthew Desmond
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
Not helpful
Revisado: 12-06-23
This book was basically an emotional rant. I was looking for an organized, factual discussion of the causes and results of poverty but the work was, instead, filled with incredulity. I would call it not being able to see the forest for the trees.
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The Grapes of Wrath
- De: John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott
- Narrado por: Dylan Baker
- Duración: 21 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14,075
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 12,562
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12,523
Shocking and controversial when it was first published in 1939, Steinbeck's Pulitzer prize-winning epic The Grapes of Wrath remains his undisputed masterpiece. Set against the background of Dust Bowl Oklahoma and Californian migrant life, it tells of Tom Joad and his family, who, like thousands of others, are forced to travel west in search of the promised land. Their story is one of false hopes, thwarted desires, and broken dreams, yet out of their suffering Steinbeck created a drama that is intensely human, yet majestic in its scale and moral vision.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wish I could give it 10 stars!
- De P. Minor en 07-18-14
- The Grapes of Wrath
- De: John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott
- Narrado por: Dylan Baker
Excellent performance. A compelling read!
Revisado: 07-21-23
It is good to comprehend what people went through during that time period. This book is a tough read but it has some really good lessons in it. I was amazed to learn how technology was part of the cause of their difficulties.
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Antitrust
- Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age
- De: Amy Klobuchar
- Narrado por: Nan McNamara, Amy Klobuchar
- Duración: 14 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 108
Antitrust enforcement is one of the most pressing issues facing America today - and Amy Klobuchar, the widely respected senior senator from Minnesota, is leading the charge. This fascinating history of the antitrust movement shows us what led to the present moment and offers achievable solutions to prevent monopolies, promote business competition, and encourage innovation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not Just Monopolies But Progressive Politics Too
- De J.B. en 05-01-21
- Antitrust
- Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age
- De: Amy Klobuchar
- Narrado por: Nan McNamara, Amy Klobuchar
This is an excellent explanation of a complex topic.
Revisado: 02-04-23
This book is a very valuable reference regarding trusts, monopolies, competition and the necessity of adequate regulation. It provides a view of both the current conditions in the U.S. economy (in 2020) as well as some of the history. Understanding that a “Trust” is a form of business organization where multiple companies can be combined together under a single management operation is critical for citizens in a capitalist society. A trust is a way for the owners and controllers of companies to move toward a state where they hold monopoly power. Hence, the Sherman Antitrust Act is an anti-monopoly law. Also essential to an understanding of this subject is an understanding of the terms vertical trust and horizontal trust, and how they can lead to a lack of competition in a market. The author includes a good mix of examples of current situations where abuse is occurring. This is timely and valuable information.
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Iron Empires
- Robber Barons, Railroads, and the Making of Modern America
- De: Michael Hiltzik
- Narrado por: Nick Tecoksy
- Duración: 14 h y 57 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
In 1869, when the final spike was driven into the Transcontinental Railroad, few were prepared for its seismic aftershocks. Once a hodgepodge of short, squabbling lines, America’s railways soon exploded into a titanic industry helmed by a pageant of speculators, crooks, and visionaries. Spanning four decades and featuring some of the most iconic figures of the Gilded Age, Iron Empires reveals how the robber barons drove the country into the 20th century - and almost sent it off the rails.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A bit superficial but interesting.
- De MAC24211 en 01-15-22
- Iron Empires
- Robber Barons, Railroads, and the Making of Modern America
- De: Michael Hiltzik
- Narrado por: Nick Tecoksy
A marvelous and highly detailed account.
Revisado: 07-28-21
I so enjoyed the depth and detail of Michael Hiltzig’s research and portrayal of the story of the building of our country’s railroads and the tail of the powerful personalities that both built them and exploited them. Be ready and have your dictionary close at hand as your vocabulary will expand in a delightful way!
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Master and Commander
- Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 1
- De: Patrick O'Brian
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 13 h y 22 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,487
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,035
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,040
This, the first in the series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, R.N., and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against the thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of life aboard a man-of-war in Nelson's navy are faultlessly rendered: the conversational idiom of the officers in the ward room and the men on the lower deck, the food, the floggings, the mysteries of the wind and the rigging.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous series, great narrator, parental caution
- De Debbie in Plano en 10-20-06
- Master and Commander
- Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 1
- De: Patrick O'Brian
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Excellent!
Revisado: 02-10-15
A wonderful blending of exciting naval action and complex relationships. I have a new appreciation for the complexity of both the machinery and the actions necessary to control that machinery.
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