Social Science audiobooks

When Bad Things Happen to Privileged People

By: Dara Z. Strolovitch

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 9 hours

Abridged: No

This is an auto-narrated audiobook version of this book.

A deep and thought-provoking examination of crisis politics and their implications for power and marginalization in the United States.
 
From the climate crisis to the opioid crisis to the Coronavirus crisis, the language of crisis is everywhere around us and ubiquitous in contemporary... Read more

The Half of It

By: Emma Slade Edmondson & Nicole Ocran

Narrated by: Emma Slade Edmondson & Nicole Ocran

Length: 10 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The world and its politics are becoming ever more polarised, leaving no room for the light and the shade. In The Half of It, Emma and Nicole explore race and identity through the lens of the mixed-race experience, creating a space for discussion and illuminating the true nuances of the mixed-race identity. In The Half of It,... Read more

No One Left

By: Paul Morland

Narrated by: Paul Morland

Length: 6 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

A population calamity is unfolding before our eyes. It started in parts of the developed world and is spreading to the four corners of the globe. There are just too few babies being born for humanity to replace itself.

Leading demographer Paul Morland argues that the consequences of this promise to be calamitous. Labour shortages, pensions... Read more

Night of Power

By: Robert Fisk

Narrated by: Tim Bruce & Kit Griffiths

Length: 23 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

'ROBERT FISK HAS BEEN REPORTING FROM THE MIDDLE EAST WITH INCOMPARABLE DEPTH AND UNDERSTANDING…AND EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE' NOAM CHOMSKY In this final work from renowned journalist Robert Fisk, he picks up reporting on the Middle East where his internationally bestselling The Great War of Civilisation... Read more

A Thousand Miles From Care

By: Steve Johnson

Narrated by: Steve Johnson

Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Soon to be a MAJOR MOVIE. A gripping and heartbreaking story, A Thousand Miles from Care tells the 30-year quest Steve Johnson undertook to uncover the truth about his brilliant brother’s death. At the entrance of Sydney Harbor, the cliffs rise fourteen stories above the Pacific, like a gigantic skirt made of sandstone.... Read more

Private Revolutions

By: Yuan Yang

Narrated by: Crystal Yu, Gabby Wong, Kae Alexander, Naomi Ya...

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE PICK

“Riveting . . . a powerful snapshot of four young Chinese women attempting to assert control over the direction of their lives.” —The New York Times Book Review

“As powerfully intimate as it is politically incendiary.” —British Vogue

A sweeping yet intimate portrait of modern China told through the... Read more

Empire's Son, Empire's Orphan

By: Nile Green

Narrated by: Keval Shah

Length: 13 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

In literary circles of the mid-twentieth century, father and son, Ikbal and Idries Shah, spread seductive accounts of a mystical Middle East. Pitching themselves as the authentic voice of the Muslim world, they penned travelogues and exotic potboilers alongside weighty tomes on Islam and politics. Above all, father and son told Western readers... Read more

Three Kings

By: Todd Balf

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

For fans of The Boys in the Boat, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the never-before-told story of three athletes who defied the odds to usher in a golden age of sportsEven today, it’s considered one of the most thrilling races in Olympic history. The hundred-meter sprint final at the 1924 Paris Games, featuring three of... Read more

Biblical Critical Theory Audio Lectures, Part 1

By: Christopher Watkin

Narrated by: Christopher Watkin

Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Biblical Critical Theory Audio Lectures, Part 1 includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as... Read more

Second Class

By: Batya Ungar-Sargon

Narrated by: Batya Ungar-Sargon

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Second Class is the most important book you will read all year. A political realignment is coming, and it’s my hope that the end result will work in favor of our all-too-neglected American working class. When that realignment comes, Batya and her book will help lead the way. — Greg Lukianoff, CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights in... Read more

Reinventing Love

By: Mona Chollet

Narrated by: Alix Dunmore

Length: 7 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

A new work by the author of “In Defense of Witches” that seeks to redefine heterosexual relationships and give women back their voice.

As feminist principles have taken wider hold in society, and basic ideas about equality for women can seem a given, many women still struggle in one of the most important areas of life: love. Whether it’s finding... Read more

Forgiving Humanity

By: Peter Russell

Narrated by: Peter Russell

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think... Read more

The Economy of Algorithms

By: Marek Kowalkiewicz

Narrated by: Stephen Perring

Length: 7 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

An informed general readership, including students and interested non-specialists. Academics from business, sociology, politics, management, science and technology studies and emerging fields such as critical algorithm studies will find it a stimulating and entertaining read. Reflective practitioners who are beginning to question the potential... Read more

Infantilised: How Our Culture Killed Adulthood

By: Keith J. Hayward

Narrated by: John Sackville

Length: 12 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

A SHREWD AND TIMELY EXPLORATION OF A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE PREDICATED ON THE PRIMACY OF YOUTH

Have you ever noticed that in areas of everyday life, rather than being addressed like a mature adult, you're increasingly treated like an irresponsible child in constant need of instruction and protection?

Noticing society's creeping descent into... Read more

New Methods for Women

By: Sharmadean Reid

Narrated by: Sharmadean Reid

Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

New Methods for Women believes:
1. You already know what you want.
2. But sometimes things can get in the way.
3. You can design your life how you want.
4. You just try a New Method.
5. Until you reveal your true self.
For too long, women have worked hard to fit into a pre-existing system that wasn’t built for them.... Read more

Sonic Bonds

By: Siue Moffat

Narrated by: Siue Moffat

Length: 16 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Invisible sonic transmissions are all around, bonding you to other human beings! The world of radio is vast and might surprise you! From hardboiled detectives to pirate broadcasters, Sonic Bonds is a personal book/zine journey that rides the waves from the 1940s to present day, showing just how magical this technology is. Popular music,... Read more

Mitología de la India: Un acercamiento fascinante a los mitos, dioses, y diosas de la India

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Carlos Verne

Length: 3 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Desde la creación del universo hasta guerras celestiales y la reencarnación, la mitología de la India aborda enigmáticos cuentos ancestrales, creación y espiritualidad.La mitología india no es una simple cuestión del pasado. Los festivales contemporáneos, celebraciones, cultos, música, bailes, poesía, películas y televisión pueden representar o... Read more

An Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Increase Of Robbers (Unabridged)

By: Henry Fielding

Narrated by: Willie Rivas, Timothy Burrows & Terrance Dicaprio

Length: 4 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

In the bustling streets of 18th-century London, a sinister shadow looms. Robberies are on the rise, leaving citizens in a state of fear and uncertainty. Henry Fielding, a renowned magistrate and author, embarks on a meticulous investigation to uncover the root causes of this alarming surge in crime. Through his incisive observations and... Read more

Baltimore Hats (Unabridged)

By: William T. Brigham

Narrated by: Harold Keck, Gabriel Ellis & John Tack

Length: 3 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

In the bustling streets of Baltimore, where fashion and history intertwine, lies a hidden gem: the world of hats. "Baltimore Hats (Unabridged)" by William T. Brigham unveils the captivating story of this vibrant industry, from its humble beginnings to its golden age. Through meticulous research and captivating anecdotes, Brigham transports... Read more

The History of Prostitution (Unabridged)

By: William Sanger

Narrated by: Ruth Valentine, Maurice Dotson & Victor Sims

Length: 31 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of human history, prostitution has been a persistent and controversial phenomenon. From ancient temples to modern-day streets, this trade has shaped societies and sparked countless debates. "The History of Prostitution (Unabridged)" by William Sanger delves into the intricate tapestry of this age-old practice. Through meticulous... Read more

The Black Woman’s Guide to Coping with Stress

By: Cheryl Woods Giscombe, PhD, RN

Narrated by: Diana Blue

Length: 5 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Do you feel like you're doing it all for everyone—all the time? This book offers mindful self-awareness practices to help you prioritize self-care, soothe stress, and create a life of joy, fulfillment, and well-being.



In The Black Woman's Guide to Coping with Stress, Black psychologist and registered nurse Cheryl Woods Giscombe introduces the... Read more

When the Night Comes Falling

By: Howard Blum

Narrated by: Zac Aleman

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Instant New York Times Bestseller“Compelling. . . . Blum capably maintains the suspense and thoughtfully probes into the motives of key players in this intriguing yet profoundly unsettling story.”—Kirkus Reviews""The definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from acclaimed bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the... Read more

Goddess Alpha

By: Jessica Théroux

Narrated by: Jessica Théroux

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Goddess Alpha: Directions Home features a blend of poetry, reflections, action, and meditations from goddesses representing each letter of the alphabet. The stories begin with Artemis, the virginal hunter, and continue with Eos, the ostentatious goddess of dawn, and Hecate, the healer. The chapters conclude with the Zorya sisters, who guard the... Read more

The Curanderx Toolkit

By: Atava Garcia Swiecicki

Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal

Length: 8 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Arranging ofrendas. Brewing pericón into a healing tea. Releasing traumas through baños and limpias. Herbalist and curandera Atava Garcia Swiecicki spent decades gathering this traditional knowledge of curanderismo, Mexican folk healing, which had been marginalized as Chicanx and Latinx Americans assimilated to US culture. She teaches how to... Read more