Book description
"A carefully researched work of intellectual history, and an urgently needed political analysis." --Jane Mayer "[A] scorching indictment of free market fundamentalism ... and how we can change, before it's too late."-Esquire, Best Books of Winter 2023 The bestselling authors of Merchants of Doubt offer a profound, startling history of one of America's most tenacious--and destructive--false ideas: the myth of the "free market." In their bestselling book Merchants of Doubt, Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway revealed the origins of climate change denial. Now, they unfold the truth about another disastrous dogma: the "magic of the marketplace." In the early 20th century, business elites, trade associations, wealthy powerbrokers, and media allies set out to build a new American orthodoxy: down with "big government" and up with unfettered markets. With startling archival evidence, Oreskes and Conway document campaigns to rewrite textbooks, combat unions, and defend child labor. They detail the ploys that turned hardline economists Friedrich von Hayek and Milton Friedman into household names; recount the libertarian roots of the Little House on the Prairie books; and tune into the General Electric-sponsored TV show that beamed free-market doctrine to millions and launched Ronald Reagan's political career. By the 1970s, this propaganda was succeeding. Free market ideology would define the next half-century across Republican and Democratic administrations, giving us a housing crisis, the opioid scourge, climate destruction, and a baleful response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Only by understanding this history can we imagine a future where markets will serve, not stifle, democracy.
BlackExcalibur
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Freeze Queen
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StarZen
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Centurion Sherman
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
Spunky Chick
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Light Despair
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Lil Rebel Ma
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Pepper Prada
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Grabber
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences β time flies by! ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Dahlia Bumble
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Racy Lion
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Prof. Screw
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Wooden German
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Nola
Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. ππ§ Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. π±π I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Honey
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Moxie
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Jester
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's pure bliss.
Sugar Apple
I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen. ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Highlander Monk
ππ Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks β driving has never been this fun! ππ§ Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments.
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