Social Science audiobooks

Asian American Is Not a Color

By: OiYan A. Poon

Narrated by: Cindy Kay

Length: 8 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

A mother and race scholar seeks to answer her daughter’s many questions about race and racism with an earnest exploration into race relations and affirmative action from the perspectives of Asian Americans

Before being struck down by the US Supreme Court in June 2023, affirmative action remained one of the few remaining policy tools to address... Read more

The Way That Leads Among the Lost

By: Angela Garcia

Narrated by: Inés del Castillo

Length: 8 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Based on over a decade of research, a powerful, moving work of narrative nonfiction that illuminates the little-known world of the anexos of Mexico City, the informal addiction treatment centers where mothers send their children to escape the violence of the drug war.

The Way That Leads Among the Lost reveals a hidden place where care and... Read more

Disability Intimacy

By: Alice Wong

Narrated by: Full Cast

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

The much-anticipated follow up to the groundbreaking anthology Disability Visibility: another revolutionary collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience, and intimacy in all its myriad forms.

What is intimacy? More than sex, more than romantic love, the pieces in this stunning and illuminating... Read more

To Change The World

By: James Davison Hunter

Narrated by: Lee Goettl

Length: 13 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

The call to make the world a better place is inherent in the Christian belief and practice. But why have efforts to change the world by Christians so often failed or gone tragically awry? And how might Christians in the twenty-first century live in ways that have integrity with their traditions and are more truly transformative? In To Change the... Read more

An Essay on the Principle of Population

By: Thomas Maltus

Narrated by: Ethan Williams

Length: 5 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

"An Essay on the Principle of Population" by Thomas Malthus discusses the potential for population growth to outpace food production, leading to societal issues. Malthus, an English scholar, contributed significantly to demography and political economy. The essay, initially published in 1798, underscores the tension between geometric population... Read more

Cómo Analizar a Las Personas y El Lenguaje Corporal [How to Analyze People and Body Language]

By: Chase Hill

Narrated by: Maxi Tissot

Length: 4 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Aprende a Decodificar los Mensajes Ocultos y el Lenguaje Corporal como un Detective ExpertoTe has preguntado alguna vez qué estarán pensando realmente los demás? Imagina poder leer la mente de alguien cuando te dice "todo está bien", pero su cara grita lo contrario.Este libro es tu superpoder secreto para entender esas complicadas señales no... Read more

Up from Slavery

By: Booker T. Washington

Narrated by: Arthur Grey

Length: 7 hours

Abridged: No

Delve into the remarkable life story of Booker T. Washington with "Up from Slavery," now available as an engaging and inspiring audiobook.In this captivating memoir, Washington recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. From his humble beginnings on a Virginia plantation to... Read more

Decoy

By: Robert Murphy

Narrated by: Robert Murphy & Catrin Walker-Booth

Length: 9 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

The shocking true story of one of Britain’s most secretive, groundbreaking and successful police covert operations Bristol, 1979. An attacker roams the streets… Young women are warned not to go out alone… ... Read more

Coger y comer sin culpa

By: María del Mar Ramón

Narrated by: Yunuenn Hidalgo

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Empapado de sinceridad y humor, este audiolibro emplea herramientas feministas para analizar la forma en la que la sociedad moldea, censura y limita el deseo y el placer de las mujeres. María del Mar narra cómo las mujeres están luchando por reivindicar el derecho al placer y por demostrar que el sexo, la imagen corporal y la alimentación son... Read more

The Initiates Of The Flame

By: Manly P. Hall

Narrated by: Matthew Schmitz

Length: 1 hour 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz. The Initiates of the Flame is a book written by Manly P. Hall, which delves into the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian and Greek cultures. The book explores the symbolism and allegories of these cultures, and how they relate to the spiritual development of the individual.... Read more

Second Treatise of Government

By: John Locke

Narrated by: Liam Johnson

Length: 5 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

"Second Treatise of Government" is a seminal work in political philosophy written by John Locke, originally published in 1689. In this treatise, Locke discusses the nature of political authority, the origins of government, and the rights of individuals within society. He argues that legitimate political authority arises from the consent of the... Read more

Nostalgia

By: Agnes Arnold-Forster

Narrated by: Agnes Arnold-Forster

Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Read by the author, Agnes Arnold-Forster.

‘Arnold-Forster belongs to that valuable non-jargon-spouting breed of academic who is capable of explaining complex ideas in simple language.’ – The Times

In Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion, Agnes Arnold-Forster blends neuroscience and psychology with the history of medicine and emotions to... Read more

The Jungle

By: Uptown Sinclair

Narrated by: Kenny Davis

Length: 13 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair is a groundbreaking novel that exposes the harsh realities of the American meatpacking industry in the early 20th century. Set in Chicago, the story follows Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant who comes to America with his family seeking a better life but instead encounters exploitation, poverty, and despair.... Read more

Wisdom Of The North: Explore Finnish Shamanism

By: Niina Niskanen

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 2 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

In "Wisdom Of The North: Explore Finnish Shamanism," author Niina Niskanen invites listeners to delve into the ancient practices and beliefs of Finnish shamanism. Drawing on her own experiences and knowledge, Niskanen provides a comprehensive overview of this spiritual tradition, offering insights into its rituals, ceremonies, and connection to... Read more

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

By: Olaudah Equiano

Narrated by: Jeff Moon

Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into history with "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" audiobook. Authored by Olaudah Equiano himself, this compelling memoir offers a firsthand account of one man's journey from enslavement to freedom.In this captivating narrative, Equiano recounts his experiences as a young boy kidnapped from his home in Africa and... Read more

The Invented State

By: Emily Thorson

Narrated by: Emily Durante

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Invented State, Emily Thorson argues that a problematic and understudied aspect of political misinformation reflects widespread public misperception about what the government does. Because much of public policy is invisible to the public, there is fertile ground for false beliefs to flourish, leading to what Thorson terms the "invented... Read more

Taking Privacy Seriously

By: James B. Rule

Narrated by: Gregory Abbey

Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

A STEP-BY-STEP PROGRAM TO CREATE A MORE PRIVATE AND EGALITARIAN DIGITAL WORLDTaking Privacy Seriously offers both a hard-hitting assessment of the origins of today’s privacy-eroding practices and a robust road map for creating individual authority over our personal data. James B. Rule proposes eleven key reforms in the control and use of... Read more

LEBEN. Meine Geschichte in der Geschichte (ungekürzt)

By: Papst Franziskus

Narrated by: Alexander Bandilla & Martin Bringmann

Length: 6 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

»Die Geschichte unseres Lebens nachzulesen ist wichtig, um uns zu erinnern und denjenigen etwas weiterzugeben, die uns zuhören. Um aber lernen zu leben, müssen wir lernen zu lieben. Das sollten wir nicht vergessen!« Papst Franziskus   Zum ersten Mal erzählt Papst Franziskus die Geschichte seines Lebens anhand der Ereignisse, die die Menschheit... Read more

Dogland

By: Tommy Tomlinson

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

“Delightful.” —Town & Country • “Extraordinary...Tomlinson’s book is a gem.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) • “Moving...Really broke me.” —The Washington Post • “This book wants to lick your face. Let it.” —Kirkus Reviews

Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Tomlinson explores the bond between dogs and their people in this irresistibly appealing,... Read more

Divine Feminine Energy

By: Melissa Smith

Narrated by: Robyn Green

Length: 6 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you yearning to tap into your feminine wisdom, power, and purpose?Do you feel called to align your life with the rhythms of the natural world and embody your divine essence?In this groundbreaking book, Melissa Smith takes you on a journey of deep feminine awakening, empowering you to: Break free from the chains of patriarchal... Read more

I Just Keep Talking

By: Nell Irvin Painter

Narrated by: Nell Irvin Painter

Length: 17 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

From the New York Times bestselling author of The History of White People and Old in Art School, a finalist for the NBCC Award, comes a comprehensive new collection of essays spanning art, politics, and the legacy of racism that shapes American history as we know it.

Throughout her prolific writing career, Nell Painter has published works on such... Read more

Tending Grief

By: Camille Sapara Barton

Narrated by: Camille Sapara Barton

Length: 5 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

An embodied guide to being with grief individually and in community—practical exercises, decolonized rituals, and Earth-based medicines for healing and processing loss

We live in a culture that suppresses our ability to truly feel our grief—deeply, safely, and on our own terms. But each person’s experience is as unique as the grief itself. Here,... Read more

Mythologies Without End

By: Jerome Slater

Narrated by: Christopher Grove

Length: 19 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The history of modern Israel is a fiercely contested subject. From the Balfour declaration to the Six-Day War to the recent assault on Gaza, ideologically-charged narratives and counter-narratives battle for dominance not just in Israel itself but throughout the world. In the United States and Israel, the Israeli cause is treated as the more... Read more

The Longevity Imperative

By: Andrew J. Scott

Narrated by: Michael Chance

Length: 10 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

From a leading expert on longevity, an urgent call for individuals, institutions, and society to adapt to the reality of living longer lives

Thanks to increases in life expectancy, we can now expect to live for a long time. Most of us would welcome an extra day in the week, so why do so many of us view the prospect of additional years with fear... Read more