Book description
ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2024 ACCORDING TO THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, THE INDEPENDENT, THE SCOTSMAN, THE GLOBE AND MAIL, AND TIMEShouldn't we know what we're arguing about?From one of the most influential thinkers of our time, an enlightening, essential account of how a fear of gender is fuelling reactionary politics around the worldJudith Butler, the ground-breaking philosopher whose work has redefined how we think about gender and sexuality, confronts the attacks on gender that have become central to right-wing movements today. Global networks have formed ‘anti-gender ideology movements’ dedicated to circulating a fantasy that gender is a dangerous threat to families, local cultures, civilization – and even ‘man’ himself. Inflamed by the rhetoric of public figures, this movement has sought to abolish reproductive justice, undermine protections against violence, and strip trans and queer people of their rights.But what, exactly, is so disturbing about gender? In this vital, courageous book, Butler carefully examines how ‘gender’ has become a phantasm for emerging authoritarian regimes, fascist formations and transexclusionary feminists, and the concrete ways in which this phantasm works. Operating in tandem with deceptive accounts of critical race theory and xenophobic panics about migration, the anti-gender movement demonizes struggles for equality and leaves millions of people vulnerable to subjugation.An essential intervention into one of the most fraught issues of our moment, Who's Afraid of Gender? is a galvanizing call to make a broad coalition with all those who struggle for equality and fight injustice. Imagining new possibilities for freedom and solidarity, Butler offers us an essentially hopeful work that is both timely and timeless.
Saturnalia
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Miss Rum Punch
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Esquire
With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Flakes
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Tough Nut
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Bourbon Mirage
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MuseMaster
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Gold Dahlia
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Versace-Cat
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Shy Warrior
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Cross Thread
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Seattle Jay
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising – thanks to this app! Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air.
Grotas
The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Dez North
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NoiseCake
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Hoboken Nightingale
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Feral Cookie
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off.
Fiend Oblivion
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
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