Book description
Disease is thought to be a great leveler of humanity, but in antebellum New Orleans acquiring immunity from the scourge of yellow fever magnified the brutal inequities of slave-powered capitalism. Antebellum New Orleans sat at the heart of America's slave and cotton kingdoms. It was also where yellow fever epidemics killed as many as 150,000 people during the nineteenth century. With little understanding of mosquito-borne viruses--and meager public health infrastructure--a person's only protection against the scourge was to "get acclimated" by surviving the disease. About half of those who contracted yellow fever died. Repeated epidemics bolstered New Orleans's strict racial hierarchy by introducing another hierarchy, what Kathryn Olivarius terms "immunocapital." As this highly original analysis shows, white survivors could leverage their immunity as evidence that they had paid their biological dues and could then pursue economic and political advancement. For enslaved Blacks, the story was different. Immunity protected them from yellow fever, but as embodied capital, they saw the social and monetary value of their acclimation accrue to their white owners. Whereas immunity conferred opportunity and privilege on whites, it relegated enslaved people to the most grueling labor. The question of good health--who has it, who doesn't, and why--is always in part political. Necropolis shows how powerful nineteenth-century white Orleanians--all allegedly immune--pushed this politics to the extreme. They constructed a society that capitalized mortal risk and equated perceived immunity with creditworthiness and reliability. Instead of trying to curb yellow fever through sanitation or quarantines, immune white Orleanians took advantage of the chaos disease caused. Immunological discrimination therefore became one more form of bias in a society premised on inequality, one more channel by which capital disciplined and divided the population.
Minty Devil
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Psycho Thinker
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Springheel Jack
This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. Enhancing my daily routines β this app's design makes listening a joy.
Bug Blitz
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§
Crazy Eights
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Nightmare King
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Ember Master
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Mr. Peppermint
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RawSkills
Audiobook enjoyment redefined β this app's design focuses on the essentials. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
CuriousCoder
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Potato Sub
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks.
Purity
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Sly Bible
Audiobooks have never been this immersive β this app transports me to different worlds. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Kitchen
ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content β it's a real game-changer. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
xFRST
ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content β it's my new favorite app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments.
CZR
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. π Rekindling my love for reading β this app makes each day a new adventure! ππ Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π
Despair
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook.
LyRz
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a winner. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment.
Subzero Taffy
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Solitaire
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. 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