Talented Marc Cashman offers a measured, authoritative narration of this well-researched treatise on the risks of extreme corporate concentration in our technological world. Tim Wu's concise arguments praise the advantages and benefits of smaller organizations and the broader spreading of revenue streams, along with its associated responsibilities, over many such organizations. Examples such as the breakup of "Ma Bell" are expertly explained. Cashman's appealing tone lightens the occasionally leaden subject matter of the roots of American antitrust law and policy. Significant insight is also provided on the Department of Justice's examination of Microsoft not very long ago, including commentary on the public interviews of its founder, Bill Gates. Wu advocates broader and more far-reaching standards for determining what is a business monopoly.
Pub Date: Nov. 13, 2018
Duration: 4 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781984843654
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The readers can't compensate for the unbearably pompous prose style of this extended parable about corporate politics and strategy.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
An essential overview of the strengths and hazards of capitalism and how it might be harnessed for good.
Jackson’s nuanced analysis of capitalism’s relentless power is well served by narrator Eddie Lopez’s pleasing and intelligent vocal interpretations. Listening is immensely rewarding, thanks to Lopez’s flawless enunciation and nuanced phrasing combined with what sounds like a deep understanding of the material. In this richly detailed history, an economic historian explains how capitalism’s ascendence from the 1500s to the early 20th century was sparked by technological innovations, politics, and the invention of money. It was also fueled throughout its development by humanity’s unstoppable drive to acquire, accumulate, and compete. The author’s fascinating research explains how untethered capitalism has fomented class conflicts, environmental degradation, and human rights abuses.
An essential overview of the strengths and hazards of capitalism and how it might be harnessed for good.Pub Date: March 31, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 16 mins
DD ISBN: 9781696622974
Publisher: Kalorama
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
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