Showing results for "Tyranny" in Education & Learning
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The Tyranny of Metrics
- Written by: Jerry Z. Muller
- Narrated by: Matthew Josdal
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In this timely and powerful book, Jerry Muller uncovers the damage our obsession with metrics is causing and shows how we can begin to fix the problem. Filled with examples from education, medicine, business and finance, government, the police and military, and philanthropy and foreign aid, this brief and accessible book explains why the seemingly irresistible pressure to quantify performance distorts and distracts, whether by encouraging "gaming the stats" or "teaching to the test"....
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The title of the book is perfect
- By Harshavardhan Rao B on 20-01-25
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The Tyranny of Metrics
- Narrated by: Matthew Josdal
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Release Date: 24-04-18
- Language: English
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
- Written by: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Walter Zimmerman, Jack Benson
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Abridged
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The hit on the head that sends Hank Morgan back through 13 centuries does not affect his natural resourcefulness. Using his knowledge of an upcoming eclipse, Hank escapes a death sentence, and secures an important position at court. Gradually, he introduces 19th century technology and soon has an easy life. He becomes "The Boss" of the Kingdom, second only to the King.
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
- Narrated by: Walter Zimmerman, Jack Benson
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Release Date: 26-12-04
- Language: English
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Thalia Book Club: Thomas Mallon's Yours Ever and John Freeman's The Tyranny of E-mail
- Written by: Thomas Mallon, John Freeman
- Narrated by: Symphony Space
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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Novelist and essayist Mallon talks with Freeman, critic and American editor of Granta, about the great, lost art of letter writing and the current frenzy of electronic messaging. A discussion with the audience ensues.
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Thalia Book Club: Thomas Mallon's Yours Ever and John Freeman's The Tyranny of E-mail
- Narrated by: Symphony Space
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release Date: 16-03-10
- Language: English
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