Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A terrific book...Powerful and persuasive.” —Fareed Zakaria “Spectacular…Offers a comprehensive indictment of the current problems and a clear path forward…Klein and Thompson usher in a mood shift. They inspire hope and enlarge the imagination.” —David Brooks, The New York Times From bestselling authors and journalistic titans Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance is a once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to renew a politics of plenty, face up to the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life.To trace the history of the twenty-first century so far is to trace a history of unaffordability and shortage. After years of refusing to build sufficient housing, America has a national housing crisis. After years of limiting immigration, we don’t have enough workers. Despite decades of being warned about the consequences of climate change, we haven’t built anything close to the clean-energy infrastructure we need. Ambitious public projects are finished late and over budget—if they are ever finished at all. The crisis that’s clicking into focus now has been building for decades—because we haven’t been building enough. Abundance explains that our problems today are not the results of yesteryear’s villains. Rather, one generation’s solutions have become the next generation’s problems. Rules and regulations designed to solve the problems of the 1970s often prevent urban-density and green-energy projects that would help solve the problems of the 2020s. Laws meant to ensure that government considers the consequences of its actions have made it too difficult for government to act consequentially. In the last few decades, our capacity to see problems has sharpened while our ability to solve them has diminished. Progress requires facing up to the institutions in life that are not working as they need to. It means, for liberals, recognizing when the government is failing. It means, for conservatives, recognizing when the government is needed. In a book exploring how we can move from a liberalism that not only protects and preserves but also builds, Klein and Thompson trace the political, economic, and cultural barriers to progress and propose a path toward a politics of abundance. At a time when movements of scarcity are gaining power in country after country, this is an answer that meets the challenges of the moment while grappling honestly with the fury so many rightfully feel.
About the Author
Ezra Klein is an opinion columnist and host of the award-winning Ezra Klein Show podcast at The New York Times. He is the author of Why We're Polarized, an instant New York Times bestseller, named one of Barack Obama's top books of 2022. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.Derek Thompson is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the host of the podcast Plain English. He is the author of the national bestseller Hit Makers and On Work, an anthology of his writing on labor and technology. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Con Mammoth
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Plenty Orange
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Mule Lock
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This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort.
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ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Engine Eye
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Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening.
Dora the Destroyer
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Versace-Cat
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips.
Sleek Zelda
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
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This app is my travel companion – making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience