Book description
What science has gotten so shamefully wrong about women, and the fight, by both female and male scientists, to rewrite what we thought we knew For hundreds of years it was common sense: women were the inferior sex. Their bodies were weaker, their minds feebler, their role subservient. No less a scientist than Charles Darwin asserted that women were at a lower stage of evolution, and for decades, scientists--most of them male, of course--claimed to find evidence to support this. Whether looking at intelligence or emotion, cognition or behavior, science has continued to tell us that men and women are fundamentally different. Biologists claim that women are better suited to raising families or are, more gently, uniquely empathetic. Men, on the other hand, continue to be described as excelling at tasks that require logic, spatial reasoning, and motor skills. But a huge wave of research is now revealing an alternative version of what we thought we knew. The new woman revealed by this scientific data is as strong, strategic, and smart as anyone else. In Inferior, acclaimed science writer Angela Saini weaves together a fascinating--and sorely necessary--new science of women. As Saini takes readers on a journey to uncover science's failure to understand women, she finds that we're still living with the legacy of an establishment that's just beginning to recover from centuries of entrenched exclusion and prejudice. Sexist assumptions are stubbornly persistent: even in recent years, researchers have insisted that women are choosy and monogamous while men are naturally promiscuous, or that the way men's and women's brains are wired confirms long-discredited gender stereotypes. As Saini reveals, however, groundbreaking research is finally rediscovering women's bodies and minds. Inferior investigates the gender wars in biology, psychology, and anthropology, and delves into cutting-edge scientific studies to uncover a fascinating new portrait of women's brains, bodies, and role in human evolution.
Lime
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Curio
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Jelly Momentum
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Ozzie Treat
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Roma Kabuki
CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly.
Lady Killer
I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
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ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. Enhancing my daily routines – this app's design makes listening a joy. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Winter Underdog
Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Darkside Hooker
ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
IdeaAlchemy
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Teeder
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Earl of Arms
Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is impressive. ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Pecan Oblivion
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RealmRanger
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Kamikaze Grandma
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity.
Unleashed
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Handsome
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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