Book description
When black women were brought from Africa to the New World as slave laborers, their value was determined by their ability to work as well as their potential to bear children, who by law would become the enslaved property of the mother's master. In Laboring Women: Reproduction and Gender in New World Slavery, Jennifer L. Morgan examines for the first time how African women's labor in both senses became intertwined in the English colonies. Beginning with the ideological foundations of racial slavery in early modern Europe, Laboring Women traverses the Atlantic, exploring the social and cultural lives of women in West Africa, slaveowners' expectations for reproductive labor, and women's lives as workers and mothers under colonial slavery. Challenging conventional wisdom, Morgan reveals how expectations regarding gender and reproduction were central to racial ideologies, the organization of slave labor, and the nature of slave community and resistance. Taking into consideration the heritage of Africans prior to enslavement and the cultural logic of values and practices recreated under the duress of slavery, she examines how women's gender identity was defined by their shared experiences as agricultural laborers and mothers, and shows how, given these distinctions, their situation differed considerably from that of enslaved men. Telling her story through the arc of African women's actual lives--from West Africa, to the experience of the Middle Passage, to life on the plantations--she offers a thoughtful look at the ways women's reproductive experience shaped their roles in communities and helped them resist some of the more egregious effects of slave life. Presenting a highly original, theoretically grounded view of reproduction and labor as the twin pillars of female exploitation in slavery, Laboring Women is a distinctive contribution to the literature of slavery and the history of women.
Roadblock
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Kinged
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Mosquit-No
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Easy Sweep
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ππ§
Hyper
No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Flash
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking.
Sβmore Vixen
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Pompeii Unicorn
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ± Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. The app is so intuitive. I didnβt even need to read the instructions.
Liquid Death
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Bones
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Knock Out Star
I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
VisionVoyager
π± An app that respects my time and delivers on functionality β audiobook listening has never been this effortless. ππ The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Night Magnet
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app!
Soiled Dove
π Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores β pure joy! ππ My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Elektrik
Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Canine Hannibal
Efficiency and ease combined β this app is a must-have for book lovers. Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use! Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
Twitch
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Eight Patrol
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise.
Papa Smurf
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. π§ββοΈβ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook β relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. π΅π ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word.
Bowie
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
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