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Title: [German] - Hedwig Dohm: Die wissenschaftliche Emanzipation der Frau: Ein Essay. Ungekürzt gelesen.

Author: Hedwig Dohm

Narrator: Lea Pfeiffer

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 27 minutes

Release date: January 19, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

Hedwig Dohm (1831-1919) war eine deutsche Schriftstellerin, Frauenrechtlerin und eine der ersten feministischen Theoretikerinnen. Die Großmutter von Katia Mann, der Gattin Thomas Manns, war sie obendrein.   Im Jahr1874 veröffentlichte sie ihr Essay 'Die wissenschaftliche Emanzipation der Frau',  das unter anderem die Fragen behandelt, ob Frauen studieren dürfen, können - oder sogar sollen. . Cover-Illustration von Lea Pfeiffer

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Title: Black Africa - The Economic and Cultural Basis for a Federated State

Author: Cheikh Anta Diop

Narrator: Malik Johnson

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 2 hours 31 minutes

Release date: January 18, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

In 'Black Africa: The Economic and Cultural Basis for a Federated State,' Senegalese scholar Cheikh Anta Diop boldly calls for the unification of Black African nations. He argues that colonial borders fractured regions with shared cultures and economies, hindering progress. Diop proposes a unified state for greater global influence, emphasizing cultural revival and a common African language. Though debated, his vision continues to inspire Pan-Africanism and discussions on African unity and development.

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Title: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Author: Eleanor Roosevelt

Narrator: Jason Maccoy

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 0 hours 14 minutes

Release date: January 16, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document in the history of human rights, and Eleanor Roosevelt played a significant role in its development. The UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in Paris. It was drafted by representatives from different legal and cultural backgrounds, including Eleanor Roosevelt, who chaired the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt, the widow of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was a key figure in the drafting process. She played an instrumental role in promoting and advocating for the declaration. Her diplomatic skills and commitment to human rights made her an influential force in the commission. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights consists of 30 articles that outline fundamental human rights and freedoms to be universally protected. It covers a wide range of rights, including civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. The UDHR has served as a foundational document for the development of subsequent international human rights treaties and declarations. Eleanor Roosevelt's contributions to the drafting and promotion of the UDHR are widely acknowledged. Her efforts in championing human rights continued beyond the adoption of the declaration, and she remains a prominent figure in the history of human rights advocacy.

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Title: Big Intel: How the CIA Went from Cold War Heroes to Deep State Villains

Author: J. Michael Waller

Narrator: Charles Constant

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 45 minutes

Release date: January 16, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

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Shocking, illuminating—and filled with exclusive interviews with leading CIA figures themselves—Big Intel recounts the dramatic story of the rise and Cold War heroics of the CIA and the American intelligence apparatus followed by its unfortunate slide into Kafkaesque Deep State dysfunction. How the Left Subverted the CIA It wasn’t a foreign power that subverted the CIA, turning the world’s best spy agency into a bumbling—and dangerous—tool of the federal deep state. It was internal corruption driven by leftist ideology. The left used to loathe the CIA. And with good reason. Our intelligence agencies were known for their anti-communism. But those days are gone. Convinced that conservatives are a greater threat to our security than foreign adversaries are, CIA bureaucrats are happy to meddle in domestic politics. Dr. J. Michael Waller, an intelligence veteran, reveals how the CIA—once stocked with daring and patriotic liberals dedicated to protecting America’s interests—became just another bureaucracy, with ominous consequences. From its dramatic beginnings in World War II, he traces the history of the CIA to its back-alley fighting against communists around the world to its notorious intelligence failures and its secret successes. What went wrong? Relying ever more on machines instead of human beings, the CIA absorbed the values of Big Tech. An obsession with wokeness drove out talented spies and analysts, and soon the agency was running domestic political operations against the American people themselves. Thoroughly documented and based on exclusive interviews with many leading CIA figures, Big Intel provides shocking revelations about a powerful government agency gone rogue.

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Title: Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism

Author: Vladimir Lenin

Narrator: Mark Bowen

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 57 minutes

Release date: January 15, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

'Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism' by Vladimir Lenin is a foundational Marxist text that explores the economic and political dynamics of imperialism in the early 20th century. Originally published in 1917, this work was a response to the global geopolitical landscape of the time and sought to analyze the nature of imperialism as the highest stage of capitalist development. Lenin argues that imperialism represents a new and advanced form of capitalism characterized by the domination of finance capital, the export of capital to foreign territories, the formation of monopolies, and the intensification of international rivalries. He contends that imperialist powers engage in the exploitation of colonies and less developed nations for resources and markets, leading to economic and political subjugation. The text also addresses the impact of imperialism on class relations and the working class movement. Lenin contends that imperialism intensifies the contradictions of capitalism, creating conditions ripe for proletarian revolution. 'Imperialism' remains a significant Marxist analysis that has influenced subsequent discussions on global economics, geopolitics, and anti-colonial struggles. While primarily an economic and political treatise, Lenin's work provides key insights into the intersection of economic power, politics, and class struggle during the imperialist era.

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Title: [German] - Das kommunistische Manifest: Mit Texten zu seiner Entstehung & historischen Kontextualisierung

Author: Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx

Narrator: Volker Braumann

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 36 minutes

Release date: January 15, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

Das «Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei» ist die wohl bekannteste Schrift von Karl Marx und Friedrich Engels. Wie wohl kaum ein anderes Dokument seiner Zeit lässt das «Manifest» die politisch aufgeladene Stimmung nachempfinden, die damals um 1848 herum während des zu Ende gehenden Vormärz in Europa kurz vor Ausbruch der Februarrevolution in Paris geherrscht hat. Wer sich für das «Kommunistische Manifest» interessiert und mehr über die Hintergründe seiner Entstehung erfahren möchte, wird in diesem Hörbuch reichlich Material finden. So befinden sich neben dem komplett eingelesenen «Kommunistischen Manifest» auch die von Friedrich Engels als Programmentwurf verfassten «Grundsätze des Kommunismus», die Marx als Grundlage des «Manifests» dienten. Auch enthält das Hörbuch eine Schrift von Moses Hess, einem heute weitestgehend vergessenen Wegbegleiter von Engels und Marx, der damals 1847 einen Gegenentwurf als Programm des «Bunds der Kommunisten» bei eben diesem Bund einreichte, sich damit aber gegen Marx und Engels nicht durchsetzen konnte. Weiter enthält das Hörbuch als Zusatzmaterial: Franz Mehring: «Das Kommunistische Manifest». Renate Merkel: Der Platz der Auffassung von Marx und Engels über die sozialistische und kommunistische Gesellschaft in der historischen und ideengeschichtlichen Entwicklung. Volker Braumann: Zur Entstehung des «kommunistischen Manifests», Begleitessay zum Hörbuch. Karl Marx und Friedrich Engels: Sämtliche Vorworte und Vorreden zum «Kommunistischen Manifest». Hörbuch-Sprecher Volker Braumann liest vorwiegend Texte aus Philosophie und Psychologie ein. Sein Hauptaugenmerk gilt den Werken Platons, Arthur Schopenhauers und Sigmund Freuds.

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Title: What Is to Be Done?

Author: Vladimir Lenin

Narrator: Peter Coates

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

Release date: January 15, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

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'What Is to Be Done?' by Vladimir Lenin is a seminal work that outlines the revolutionary strategy and organizational principles for the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party. Written in 1902, this influential text serves as a cornerstone in the development of Leninist thought.  Lenin addresses the challenges facing the working class movement, particularly the lack of revolutionary consciousness among the proletariat. He argues for the necessity of a vanguard party composed of professional revolutionaries who possess the political knowledge to guide the working class towards socialist revolution.  The text delves into Lenin's critique of spontaneity and calls for a disciplined and centralized party that can provide direction and leadership. Lenin emphasizes the importance of theoretical clarity, political education, and a strong organizational structure to achieve the ultimate goal of overthrowing the capitalist system. 'What Is to Be Done?' has been a subject of extensive debate and interpretation within Marxist circles, and its ideas have had a profound impact on the development of revolutionary movements worldwide. This work remains a key reference for those exploring Leninist theory and the role of the vanguard party in revolutionary change.

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Title: [German] - Warum die Welt keinen Frieden findet - Auf dem Punkt (Ungekürzt)

Author: Carlo Masala

Narrator: Patrick Imhof

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 1 hour 49 minutes

Release date: January 15, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

Der Wunsch nach weltweitem Frieden ist ebenso redlich wie verständlich. Doch er führt auch dazu, dass uns aufflammende Konflikte und Kriege in Schrecken versetzen - ganz besonders, wenn sie in geografischer Nähe auftreten, wie es seit dem russischen Angriffskrieg in der Ukraine der Fall ist. Sehen wir also der Realität ins Auge, fordert der renommierte Militärexperte Carlo Masala: Wenn wir verstehen, warum Konflikte, Kriege und Gewalt ein Kennzeichen des internationalen Systems sind und welche Spielregeln dort gelten, dann können wir in Zukunft politisch wie als Gesellschaft auch besser damit umgehen. Klar und verständlich analysiert Masala die Hintergründe einer Welt im Umbruch. Zugleich zeigt der Kriegsforscher, welche Strategien die Auswirkungen von Konflikten minimieren sowie Sicherheit und Stabilität fördern können.

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Title: The Wretched of the Earth

Author: Frantz Fanon

Narrator: Maxwell Anderson

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

Release date: January 14, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 6

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

'The Wretched of the Earth' by Frantz Fanon, published in 1961, is a groundbreaking exploration of the psychological, social, and political dimensions of colonialism and decolonization. Drawing from his experiences as a psychiatrist during the Algerian War of Independence, Fanon delves into the dehumanizing effects of colonial oppression on both the colonized and the colonizers. Fanon introduces the concept of 'colonial alienation,' describing the internal conflict experienced by the colonized torn between their indigenous culture and the imposed values of the colonizer. This fracture contributes to a profound psychological degradation of the colonized, necessitating not only political and economic decolonization but also psychological and cultural liberation. The book discusses the role of violence in the struggle for freedom, acknowledging its moral complexities and seeing it as a cathartic force for breaking free from colonial chains. Fanon critiques nationalist movements that replicate colonial structures, emphasizing the need for a genuine grassroots revolution beyond mere political independence. Anticipating challenges post-independence, Fanon warns against reproducing colonial mentalities and calls for a radical societal transformation. He explores postcolonial identity complexities, advocating for authentic cultural expressions rejecting both colonizer influence and mimicry. 'The Wretched of the Earth' has left an indelible mark on postcolonial studies, political theory, and cultural critique. Its insights into the enduring legacies of colonial oppression and the ongoing struggle for genuine decolonization make it a seminal text, influencing scholarly discussions on the complexities of liberation, violence, and identity in the postcolonial world.

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Title: [German] - Hedwig Dohm: Der Frauen Natur und Recht: Ein Essay. Ungekürzt gelesen.

Author: Hedwig Dohm

Narrator: Lea Pfeiffer

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 19 minutes

Release date: January 12, 2024

Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics

Publisher's Summary:

Hedwig Dohm (1831-1919) war eine deutsche Schriftstellerin, Frauenrechtlerin und eine der ersten feministischen Theoretikerinnen. Die Großmutter von Katia Mann, der Gattin Thomas Manns, war sie obendrein.  Im Jahr 1874 veröffentlichte sie ihr Essay 'Der Frauen Natur und Recht', das unter anderem die den Frauen zugeschriebenen 'weiblichen' Eigenschaften behandelt, sowie das Frauenwahlrecht.  . Cover-Illustration von Lea Pfeiffer