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The Case Against Perfection
- Written by: Michael J. Sandel
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
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Breakthroughs in genetics present us with a promise and a predicament. The promise is that we will soon be able to treat and prevent a host of debilitating diseases. The predicament is that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to manipulate our nature - to enhance our genetic traits and those of our children. Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why.
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A Very Thought Provoking Book
- By Nagendra Bhatnagar on 21-03-21
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The Case Against Perfection
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Release Date: 14-08-19
- Language: English
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The Shortest History of Democracy
- 4,000 Years of Self-Government-A Retelling for Our Times
- Written by: John Keane
- Narrated by: Grant Cartwright
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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This tumultuous global story begins with democracy's radical core idea: We can collaborate, as equals, to determine our own lives and futures. John Keane traces how this concept emerged and evolved, from the earliest "assembly democracies" to European-style electoral democracy to our present system of "monitory democracy." Keane calls this media- and communication-driven system "the most complex and vibrant form of democracy yet"—but it is not invulnerable. At this urgent moment, Keane's book mounts a new defense of a precious global ideal.
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The Shortest History of Democracy
- 4,000 Years of Self-Government-A Retelling for Our Times
- Narrated by: Grant Cartwright
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Release Date: 13-09-22
- Language: English
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A New World Begins
- The History of the French Revolution
- Written by: Jeremy D. Popkin
- Narrated by: Pete Cross, Jeremy D. Popkin
- Length: 21 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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The principles of the French Revolution remain the only possible basis for a just society - even if, after more than 200 years, they are more contested than ever before. In A New World Begins, Jeremy D. Popkin offers a riveting account of the revolution that puts the listener in the thick of the debates and the violence that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new society.
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- By Ramakrishnan on 20-07-22
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A New World Begins
- The History of the French Revolution
- Narrated by: Pete Cross, Jeremy D. Popkin
- Length: 21 hrs and 54 mins
- Release Date: 08-12-20
- Language: English
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Federalism
- A Very Short Introduction
- Written by: Mark J. Rozell, Clyde Wilcox
- Narrated by: Peter Lerman
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Early Americans were suspicious of centralized authority and executive power. Casting away the yoke of England and its king, the founding fathers shared in this distrust as they set out to pen the Constitution. Weighing a need for consolidated leadership with a demand for states' rights, they established a large federal republic with limited dominion over the states. This Very Short Introduction audiobook provides a concise overview of federalism, from its origins and evolution to the key events and constitutional decisions that have defined its framework.
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Federalism
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Peter Lerman
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Release Date: 16-06-20
- Language: English
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The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself
- The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times
- Written by: Robin Reames
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
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In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day conspiracists like Alex Jones, Reames breaks down the major techniques of rhetoric, pulling back the curtain on how politicians, journalists, and "journalists" convince us to believe what we believe—and to talk, vote, and act accordingly.
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The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself
- The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Release Date: 13-08-24
- Language: English
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Money, Parties, and Democracy
- Political Finance Between Fat Cats and Big Government
- Written by: Matteo Bonotti, Zim Nwokora
- Narrated by: Benjamin A. Onyango
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Democratic politics is expensive. In US presidential elections, for instance, total spending now exceeds $6.5 billion. In the US, election campaigns are largely funded by private donations from individuals and corporate entities, whereas in Germany, the state is the main funder of electoral politics through subventions to parties.
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Money, Parties, and Democracy
- Political Finance Between Fat Cats and Big Government
- Narrated by: Benjamin A. Onyango
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Release Date: 27-01-26
- Language: English
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University
- A Reckoning
- Written by: Lee C. Bollinger
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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The American university―one of the most successful institutions in human history―is facing an unprecedented assault from the president of the US. Experts on authoritarianism have drawn comparisons to other countries where strongmen subdued universities as part of their power grabs. Yet, as former Columbia president Lee C. Bollinger points out in his account of the university's significance, in such dire times, one has no choice but to state clearly and forcefully what one stands for.
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University
- A Reckoning
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
- Release Date: 20-01-26
- Language: English
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For the People
- Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy
- Written by: A. C. Grayling
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections evermore flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened? From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions.
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For the People
- Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Release Date: 20-01-26
- Language: English
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Criminal Justice in Divided America
- Police, Punishment, and the Future of Our Democracy
- Written by: David A. Sklansky
- Narrated by: Mike Lenz
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Criminal Justice in Divided America shows how police, courts, and prisons helped to break American democracy and how better approaches to public safety and criminal accountability can help to repair it. Engaging critically with concerns from both the left and the right, Sklansky lays out a clear and deeply researched agenda for reforming police departments, prosecutors' offices, criminal trials, and punishment Sklansky seeks pragmatic solutions that take account of political realities.
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Criminal Justice in Divided America
- Police, Punishment, and the Future of Our Democracy
- Narrated by: Mike Lenz
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Release Date: 30-09-25
- Language: English
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On Truth in Politics
- Why Democracy Demands It
- Written by: Michael Patrick Lynch
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Do any of us really care about truth when it comes to politics? Should we? In a world of big lies, denialism, and conspiracy theories, democracies are experiencing two interlocked crises: a loss of confidence in democracy itself and the growing sense among many that politics is only about power—not truth. In this book, Michael Patrick Lynch argues that truth not only can—but must—matter in politics. He shows why truth is an essential democratic value—a value we need to sustain our democratic way of life—and how it can be strengthened.
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On Truth in Politics
- Why Democracy Demands It
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Release Date: 15-04-25
- Language: English
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Necropolitics
- Written by: Achille Mbembe, Steven Corcoran - translator
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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In Necropolitics, Achille Mbembe, a leader in the new wave of francophone critical theory, theorizes the genealogy of the contemporary world, a world plagued by ever-increasing inequality, militarization, enmity, and terror as well as by a resurgence of racist, fascist, and nationalist forces determined to exclude and kill. He outlines how democracy has begun to embrace its dark side - what he calls its "nocturnal body" - which is based on the desires, fears, affects, relations, and violence that drove colonialism.
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Necropolitics
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
- Release Date: 09-11-21
- Language: English
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Phocion: Good Citizen in a Divided Democracy
- Ancient Lives
- Written by: Thomas R. Martin
- Narrated by: Josh Innerst
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Phocion (402-318 BCE) won Athens's highest public office by direct democratic election an unmatched forty-five times and was officially honored as a "Useful Citizen." A student at Plato's Academy, Phocion gained influence and power during a time when Athens faced multiple crises stemming from Macedonia's emergence as an international power under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. Following Athens's defeat by Macedonia, Phocion unsuccessfully sought mild terms of surrender. Oligarchy was imposed on democratic Athens, and more than twelve thousand "undesirable" Athenians were exiled.
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Phocion: Good Citizen in a Divided Democracy
- Ancient Lives
- Narrated by: Josh Innerst
- Series: Ancient Lives
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Release Date: 15-07-25
- Language: English
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Coming Clean
- The Rise of Critical Theory and the Future of the Left
- Written by: Eric Heinze
- Narrated by: Dennis Kleinman
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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Leftists have long taught that people in the West must take responsibility for centuries of classism, racism, colonialism, patriarchy, and other gross injustices. Of course, right-wingers constantly ridicule this claim for its "wokeness." In Coming Clean, Eric Heinze rejects the idea that we should be less woke. In fact, we need more wokeness, but of a new kind. Yes, we must teach about these bleak pasts, but we must also educate the public about the left's own support for regimes that damaged and destroyed millions of lives for over a century.
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Coming Clean
- The Rise of Critical Theory and the Future of the Left
- Narrated by: Dennis Kleinman
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Release Date: 08-04-25
- Language: English
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Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?
- Written by: James S. Fishkin
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
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In Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, James S. Fishkin argues that deliberative democracy can have surprisingly positive effects on all of these problems and charts a unique path to fixing them with his method of Deliberative Polling. After decades of applying and perfecting the methods of deliberative democracy in countries all over the world, this book synthesizes the results of 150 applications and shows how the method can be applied to resolve many of democracy's seemingly intractable challenges. It can clarify the public will and depolarize our divisions.
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Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Release Date: 13-05-25
- Language: English
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Democratic Capitalism at the Crossroads
- Technological Change and the Future of Politics
- Written by: Carles Boix
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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The 20th century witnessed the triumph of democratic capitalism in the industrialized West, with widespread popular support for both free markets and representative elections. Today, that political consensus appears to be breaking down, disrupted by polarization and income inequality, widespread dissatisfaction with democratic institutions, and insurgent populism. Tracing the history of democratic capitalism over the past two centuries, Carles Boix explains how we got here - and where we could be headed.
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Democratic Capitalism at the Crossroads
- Technological Change and the Future of Politics
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Release Date: 28-05-19
- Language: English
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Democracy Lives in Darkness
- How and Why People Keep Their Politics a Secret
- Written by: Emily Van Duyn
- Narrated by: Sarah Welborn
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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In Democracy Lives in Darkness, Emily Van Duyn discovers and follows a secret political organization of progressive women in a conservative community in rural Texas. Its members met in secret to protect themselves from retaliation by their conservative neighbors, friends, and family. They discussed immigrant rights, women's reproductive rights, racism, and intolerance of those of different racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds in their community. Democracy Lives in Darkness is about this group: their daily lives, their choices, and ultimately, their incubation.
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Democracy Lives in Darkness
- How and Why People Keep Their Politics a Secret
- Narrated by: Sarah Welborn
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Release Date: 15-02-22
- Language: English
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Future Publics
- Democracy, Deliberation, and Future-Regarding Collective Action
- Written by: Michael K. MacKenzie
- Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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Scholars have often claimed that democracies, whatever their virtues, are functionally short-sighted. The evidence is clear: We have been unable to manage many long-term issues, including climate change, nuclear waste disposal, natural disaster preparedness, infrastructure maintenance, and budget deficits. To solve long-term problems, do we need political systems that are less democratic, or even authoritarian?
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Future Publics
- Democracy, Deliberation, and Future-Regarding Collective Action
- Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Release Date: 28-09-21
- Language: English
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Real Enemies
- Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy, World War I to 9/11
- Written by: Kathryn S. Olmsted
- Narrated by: Marie Hoffman
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
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Many Americans believe that their own government is guilty of shocking crimes. Although paranoia has been a feature of the American scene since the birth of the Republic, in Real Enemies, Kathryn Olmsted tells us that it was only in the 20th century that strange and unlikely conspiracy theories became central to American politics, In particular, she posits World War I as a critical turning point and shows that as the federal bureaucracy expanded, Americans grew more fearful of the government itself.
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Real Enemies
- Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy, World War I to 9/11
- Narrated by: Marie Hoffman
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Release Date: 28-08-18
- Language: English
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Subtle Tools
- The Dismantling of American Democracy from the War on Terror to Donald Trump
- Written by: Karen J. Greenberg
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
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In the wake of the September 11 terror attacks, the American government implemented a wave of overt policies to fight the nation's enemies. Unseen and undetected by the public, however, another set of tools were brought to bear on the domestic front. One of today's leading experts on the US security state shows how these "subtle tools" imperiled the very foundations of democracy, from the separation of powers and transparency in government to adherence to the Constitution. Karen Greenberg describes the subtle tools that were forged under George W. Bush in the name of security.
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Subtle Tools
- The Dismantling of American Democracy from the War on Terror to Donald Trump
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Release Date: 24-08-21
- Language: English
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Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy
- Written by: William G. Howell, Terry M. Moe
- Narrated by: James Romick
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Has American democracy's long, ambitious run come to an end? Possibly yes. As William G. Howell and Terry M. Moe argue in this trenchant new analysis of modern politics, the United States faces a historic crisis that threatens our system of self-government - and if democracy is to be saved, the causes of the crisis must be understood and defused.
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Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy
- Narrated by: James Romick
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Release Date: 17-08-21
- Language: English
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