Book description
For over fifty years numerous public intellectuals and social theorists have insisted that community is dead. Some would have us believe that we act solely as individuals choosing our own fates regardless of our surroundings, while other theories place us at the mercy of global forces beyond our control. These two perspectives dominate contemporary views of society, but by rejecting the importance of place they are both deeply flawed. Based on one of the most ambitious studies in the history of social science, Great American City argues that communities still matter because life is decisively shaped by where you live. To demonstrate the powerfully enduring impact of place, Robert J. Sampson presents here the fruits of over a decade's research in Chicago combined with his own unique personal observations about life in the city, from Cabrini Green to Trump Tower and Millennium Park to the Robert Taylor Homes. He discovers that neighborhoods influence a remarkably wide variety of social phenomena, including crime, health, civic engagement, home foreclosures, teen births, altruism, leadership networks, and immigration. Even national crises cannot halt the impact of place, Sampson finds, as he analyzes the consequences of the Great Recession and its aftermath, bringing his magisterial study up to the fall of 2010. Following in the influential tradition of the Chicago School of urban studies but updated for the twenty-first century, Great American City is at once a landmark research project, a commanding argument for a new theory of social life, and the story of an iconic city.
Kabuki
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Pocket Muzzie
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Trixie Doodle
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Crumb Cake
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Sky Bully
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Free Ham
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Daisy Stick
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Murder Matter
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Kickstart
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Flashpoint
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Eight Patrol
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Rocky Highway
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Kinged
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Marshmallow Treat
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Sneaky Lady
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VenusXX
I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! I love the car mode. It’s so convenient for listening while driving.
Chasm Face
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Kazami of Truth
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Kitchen
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WanderWord
The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
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