Book description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution--from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality--and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike--either free and equal innocents, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could be achieved only by sacrificing those original freedoms or, alternatively, by taming our baser instincts. David Graeber and David Wengrow show how such theories first emerged in the eighteenth century as a conservative reaction to powerful critiques of European society posed by Indigenous observers and intellectuals. Revisiting this encounter has startling implications for how we make sense of human history today, including the origins of farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization itself. Drawing on pathbreaking research in archaeology and anthropology, the authors show how history becomes a far more interesting place once we learn to throw off our conceptual shackles and perceive what's really there. If humans did not spend 95 percent of their evolutionary past in tiny bands of hunter-gatherers, what were they doing all that time? If agriculture, and cities, did not mean a plunge into hierarchy and domination, then what kinds of social and economic organization did they lead to? The answers are often unexpected, and suggest that the course of human history may be less set in stone, and more full of playful, hopeful possibilities, than we tend to assume. The Dawn of Everything fundamentally transforms our understanding of the human past and offers a path toward imagining new forms of freedom, new ways of organizing society. This is a monumental book of formidable intellectual range, animated by curiosity, moral vision, and a faith in the power of direct action. Includes Black-and-White Illustrations
Scuffs
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EchoEmissary
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ThoughtTraveler
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Sloth
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Fadey
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Versace-Cat
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. 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
Tornado Maker
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
Wild Kitten
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Sun Lemon
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Acid Gosling
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure.
Redneck Giorgio
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
NoiseFire
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Nutmeg
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InsightInkwell
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LocKz
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Blink
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ± With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
The Happy Jock
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's an essential part of my day. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Blistered Outlaw
The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
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