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The Populist Explosion
- How the Great Recession Transformed American and European Politics
- De: John B. Judis
- Narrado por: Coleen Marlo
- Duración: 4 h y 46 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 214
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 190
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 190
What's happening in global politics? As if overnight, many Democrats revolted and passionately backed a socialist named Bernie Sanders; the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union; the vituperative billionaire Donald Trump became the presidential nominee of the Republican party; and a slew of rebellious parties continued to win elections in Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Austria, and Greece. John B. Judis, one of America's most respected political analysts, tells us why we need to learn about the populist movement.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A slanted piece
- De B. en 02-21-17
- The Populist Explosion
- How the Great Recession Transformed American and European Politics
- De: John B. Judis
- Narrado por: Coleen Marlo
Exactly what I needed!
Revisado: 10-02-17
If you even think you might want to know more about this issue, this book is a fantastic listen. The author deals substantially with the subject, while keeping good focus on the modern rise of populism. The author is also quite fair and balanced in approach and rational. The tone is academic and professional, with little to no pundit commentary. It's intended to analyze, not cheerlead one side over another.
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Democracy in Chains
- The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America
- De: Nancy MacLean
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne
- Duración: 11 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,581
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,379
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,369
Behind today's headlines of billionaires taking over our government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep, and troubling roots. The capitalist radical right has been working not simply to change who rules but to fundamentally alter the rules of democratic governance. But billionaires did not launch this movement; a white intellectual in the embattled Jim Crow South did.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read if you believe in democracy
- De H. L. Nelson en 10-11-17
- Democracy in Chains
- The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America
- De: Nancy MacLean
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne
Thoroughly Researched!
Revisado: 09-16-17
Sometimes tedious or repetitive, MacLean really includes every bit of research in this book. This book was very much worth reading, but if you get bored halfway through, skip to the last audio chapter. Here, she finally makes the connections you've been waiting for. They're worth skipping ahead for.
Keep in mind that the author is a history professor; this book reads like a history research paper. It's tedious and academic in style. The narrator deals with it well.
In the future, I hope MacLean adds another chapter to her conclusions section, to add her insight to more future dialogue on the topic.
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On Tyranny
- Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
- De: Timothy Snyder
- Narrado por: Timothy Snyder
- Duración: 1 h y 47 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6,473
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5,679
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 5,625
The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience.
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4 out of 5 stars
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History does not repeat, but it does instruct.
- De Darwin8u en 11-19-18
- On Tyranny
- Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
- De: Timothy Snyder
- Narrado por: Timothy Snyder
A must read!
Revisado: 05-24-17
Excellent perspective on historical attitudes influencing the rise and fall of national powers. I plan to gift several paper copies to friends and family.
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Dear White America
- Letter to a New Minority
- De: Tim Wise
- Narrado por: Tim Wise
- Duración: 3 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,204
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,043
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,033
White Americans have long been comfortable in the assumption that they are the cultural norm. Now that notion is being challenged, as white people wrestle with what it means to be part of a fast-changing, truly multicultural nation. Facing chronic economic insecurity, a popular culture that reflects the nation's diverse cultural reality, and a future in which they will no longer constitute the majority of the population, and with a black president in the White House, whites are growing anxious.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Primer on Racism for White People
- De Susie en 07-11-16
- Dear White America
- Letter to a New Minority
- De: Tim Wise
- Narrado por: Tim Wise
Wonderful Read!
Revisado: 02-17-17
Tim Wise's writing is clear and succint, with powerful dissections of the most common issues related to race issues in modern America. If you're on the fence about this one: Just do it!
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As I Lay Dying
- De: William Faulkner, Jesmyn Ward - introduction
- Narrado por: Marc Cashman, Robertson Dean, Lina Patel, y otros
- Duración: 7 h y 3 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,832
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,436
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,441
One of William Faulkner’s finest novels, As I Lay Dying, originally published in 1930, remains a captivating and stylistically innovative work. The story revolves around a grim yet darkly humorous pilgrimage, as Addie Bundren’s family sets out to fulfill her last wish: to be buried in her native Jefferson, Mississippi, far from the miserable backwater surroundings of her married life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Faulkner's As I Lay Dying review
- De Kristina en 11-12-08
- As I Lay Dying
- De: William Faulkner, Jesmyn Ward - introduction
- Narrado por: Marc Cashman, Robertson Dean, Lina Patel, Lorna Raver, Jesmyn Ward
Not great for Audio...
Revisado: 01-17-17
I ended up reading the paper book because parts of the novel are just difficult to follow. The book is meant to be read in paper form; the writing style is far more visual than most. I had no idea what was going on for the first third of the book. This is my first Faulkner book though.
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More Than Just Race
- Being Black and Poor in the Inner City (Issues of Our Time)
- De: William Julius Wilson
- Narrado por: Vince Bailey
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 39
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 38
White Americans have long been comfortable in the assumption that they are the cultural norm. Now that notion is being challenged, as white people wrestle with what it means to be part of a fast-changing, truly multicultural nation. Facing chronic economic insecurity, a popular culture that reflects the nation’s diverse cultural reality, a future in which they will no longer constitute the majority of the population, and with a Black president in the White House, whites are growing anxious.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A long, sometimes vague, pointed research report
- De D Smith en 08-08-17
- More Than Just Race
- Being Black and Poor in the Inner City (Issues of Our Time)
- De: William Julius Wilson
- Narrado por: Vince Bailey
Heavier than anticipated
Revisado: 01-10-17
Several other experts have referred to this book as a fundamental resource. I was not expecting such a textbook though. A heavy analysis of key research in the field reveals a nuanced explanation of the intersection of culture and oppressive system structure. Be prepared to put your thinking cap on, and benefit from Wilson's thorough dissection of most major relevant issues. Very little author bias makes this book a true academic gem.
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The All New Don't Think of an Elephant!
- Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
- De: George Lakoff
- Narrado por: Chris Sorenson
- Duración: 6 h y 50 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 431
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 375
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 371
Completely revised and updated to tackle today’s issues, the 10th Anniversary Edition not only explains what framing is and how it works but also reveals why, after a brief stint of winning the framing wars in the 2008 elections, the Democrats have gone back to losing them, and what can be done about it. In this powerful new volume, George Lakoff delves into the issues that will dominate the midterm elections in 2014, the coming presidential elections, and beyond.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice book, shitty narrator voice
- De Mohammad Mneimneh en 01-22-17
- The All New Don't Think of an Elephant!
- Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
- De: George Lakoff
- Narrado por: Chris Sorenson
I only wish it were longer.
Revisado: 12-12-16
Some great insights here - no matter where you stand on an issue, understanding the conceptual basis is crucial to resisting manipulation. As a linguistics student, I'll probably read Lakoff's other books too.
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Other People's Children
- Cultural Conflict in the Classroom
- De: Lisa Delpit
- Narrado por: Lisa Reneé Pitts
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 101
In a radical analysis of contemporary classrooms, MacArthur Award-winning author Lisa Delpit develops ideas about ways teachers can be better "cultural transmitters" in the classroom, where prejudice, stereotypes, and cultural assumptions breed ineffective education. Delpit suggests that many academic problems attributed to children of color are actually the result of miscommunication, as primarily white teachers and "other people's children" struggle with the imbalance of power and the dynamics plaguing our system.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A blessing to teachers, students & families.
- De Scott en 09-22-16
- Other People's Children
- Cultural Conflict in the Classroom
- De: Lisa Delpit
- Narrado por: Lisa Reneé Pitts
Wow! A must read!
Revisado: 11-28-16
If you are looking for a multicultural resource, no matter what your field, this is IT! The principles outlined by Delpit can be applied to almost any field of multiculturalism: communication, collaboration, connection, education, ministry of any kind. This book is NOT just for educators. It is for all. I am thoroughly impressed.
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Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race
- De: Debby Irving
- Narrado por: Debby Irving
- Duración: 9 h y 23 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,147
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 996
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 985
For 25 years, Debby Irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. As a colleague and neighbor, she worried about offending people she dearly wanted to befriend. As an arts administrator, she didn't understand why her diversity efforts lacked traction. As a teacher, she found her best efforts to reach out to students and families of color left her wondering what she was missing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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White people learning from White people
- De Hyli~Fav en 05-23-20
Surprisingly Thorough & Educational!
Revisado: 11-01-16
This book would work well as a daily bedtime series. I read this too fast and will have to revisit a lot of bookmarks! I loved it.
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Democracy in Black
- How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul
- De: Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
- Narrado por: Kevin Free
- Duración: 7 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 564
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 496
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 495
America's great promise of equality has always rung hollow in the ears of African Americans. But today the situation has grown even more dire. From the murders of black youth by the police to the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act to the disaster visited upon poor and middle-class black families by the Great Recession, it is clear that black America faces an emergency - at the very moment the election of the first black president has prompted many to believe we've solved America's race problem.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Dysfunctional Mindset of American
- De Paul T. en 07-09-16
- Democracy in Black
- How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul
- De: Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
- Narrado por: Kevin Free
Incredibly educational!
Revisado: 09-22-16
Be forewarned: This book is far more political and less social than I anticipated. Also, the author offers relatively little in terms of concrete solutions to the problem of historically entrenched racism in America.
The perspective and educational materials offered in this book make it a must read for anyone interested in the issue of forward thinking race relations. This book is a veritable gold mine of compelling responses to traditional white anti-black rhetoric. Amazing!
The Narrator is awesome, too.
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