Book description
"An extraordinary work of intellectual history as well as a scholarly tour de force, a bracing polemic, and a work of Christian prophecy...McCarraher challenges more than 200 years of post-Enlightenment assumptions about the way we live and work."--The Observer At least since Max Weber, capitalism has been understood as part of the "disenchantment" of the world, stripping material objects and social relations of their mystery and magic. In this magisterial work, Eugene McCarraher challenges this conventional view. Capitalism, he argues, is full of sacrament, whether one is prepared to acknowledge it or not. First flowering in the fields and factories of England and brought to America by Puritans and evangelicals, whose doctrine made ample room for industry and profit, capitalism has become so thoroughly enmeshed in the fabric of our society that our faith in "the market" has become sacrosanct. Informed by cultural history and theology as well as management theory, The Enchantments of Mammon looks to nineteenth-century Romantics, whose vision of labor combined reason, creativity, and mutual aid, for salvation. In this impassioned challenge to some of our most firmly held assumptions, McCarraher argues that capitalism has hijacked our intrinsic longing for divinity--and urges us to break its hold on our souls. "A majestic achievement...It is a work of great moral and spiritual intelligence, and one that invites contemplation about things we can't afford not to care about deeply."--Commonweal "More brilliant, more capacious, and more entertaining, page by page, than his most ardent fans dared hope. The magnitude of his accomplishment--an account of American capitalism as a religion...will stun even skeptical readers."--Christian Century
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Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Mafia Rapunzel
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives.
RedFeet
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Achilles Mountain
I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Baked ZD
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Prof. Screw
Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly. 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.
FrankenGrin
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GoldTouch
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InsightfulInk
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Manimal
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CloudFrenzy
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QuestQuill
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience.
Abyss Tamer
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive.
Miss Twilight
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Shivers
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Mammoth 2
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Stone Boomstick
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Troubadour
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ByteBard
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is a triumph. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
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