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08/02/2022

Chapter 2 - The Constitution and Its Origins

How did the Constitution come to be written? What compromises were needed to ensure the ratification that made it into law? This chapter addresses these questions and also describes why the Constitution remains a living, changing document. Chapter 2 - The Constitution and Its Origins. An audiobook production of American Government 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to US government and civics, and is used widely in college-level Political Science courses. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA). Text available for free at https://openstax.org. Narrated by Brian Barrick and Sarah Arya (audiobook@fastmail.com). 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cCP7mM • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShUeJt • Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bmYA1f • YouTube Playlist: http://bit.ly/3u1K4BX ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:39 - Introduction 0:02:29 - The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition (2.1) 0:20:22 - The Articles of Confederation (2.2) 0:32:59 - The Development of the Constitution (2.3) 0:56:28 - The Ratification of the Constitution (2.4) 1:19:57 - Constitutional Change (2.5) 1:35:17 - Credits 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of American Government 3e by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Some editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA-4.0). The video portion only of this project includes some licensed components and is not covered under the Creative Commons license. The intro and outro music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar (CC-BY-SA). [https://bit.ly/jahzzarsong] 📧 CONNECT: You can contact the producer of this project by emailing audiobook@fastmail.com 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

08/02/2022

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1h 36m
01/04/2024

Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Sociology

Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Sociology. An audiobook production of Introduction to Sociology 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to sociological concepts, and is used widely in college-level Sociology courses. 👨‍🎓REGISTER FOR CLASSES: The funding for this project was provided by the Los Angeles Harbor College Foundation. Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college, and your gateway to an affordable and engaging college education. Register for in-person and online classes today by visiting https://www.lahc.edu. ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:39 - Introduction 0:04:13 - What Is Sociology? (1.1) 0:13:05 - The History of Sociology (1.2) 0:38:18 - Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology (1.3) 1:01:51 - Why Study Sociology? (1.4) 1:11:50 - Credits 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4b6E2nC • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3OajHE8 • YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/sociology-audio 📝 LICENSE DETAILS: OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY 4.0). Text available for free at https://openstax.org. 👩‍🏫 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES A free Canvas shell is available at https://www.openaudio.us. Improve the quality and accessibility of your courses by embedding these audio chapters if your Canvas course.

01/04/2024

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1h 13m
08/03/2022

Chapter 3 - American Federalism

What specific powers and responsibilities are granted to the federal and state governments? How does our process of government keep these separate governing entities in balance? To answer these questions and more, this chapter traces the origins, evolution, and functioning of the American system of federalism, as well as its advantages and disadvantages for citizens. Chapter 3 - American Federalism. An audiobook production of American Government 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to US government and civics, and is used widely in college-level Political Science courses. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA). Text available for free at https://openstax.org. Narrated by Brian Barrick and Sarah Arya (audiobook@fastmail.com). 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cCP7mM • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShUeJt • Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bmYA1f • YouTube Playlist: http://bit.ly/3u1K4BX ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:02:40 - The Division of Powers (3.1) 0:35:26 - The Evolution of American Federalism (3.2) 1:05:13 - Intergovernmental Relationships (3.3) 1:23:46 - Competitive Federalism Today (3.4) 1:38:44 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism (3.5) 1:47:13 - Credits 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of American Government 3e by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Some editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA-4.0). The video portion only of this project includes some licensed components and is not covered under the Creative Commons license. The intro and outro music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar (CC-BY-SA). [https://bit.ly/jahzzarsong] 📧 CONNECT: You can contact the producer of this project by emailing audiobook@fastmail.com 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

08/03/2022

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1h 48m
08/01/2022

Chapter 1 - American Government and Civic Engagement

What does government do to serve the people? What different forms of government exist? How do they differ? How can citizens best engage with and participate in the crucial process of governing the nation? This chapter seeks to answer these questions. Chapter 1 - American Government and Civic Engagement. An audiobook production of American Government 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to US government and civics, and is used widely in college-level Political Science courses. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA). Text available for free at https://openstax.org. Narrated by Brian Barrick and Sarah Arya (audiobook@fastmail.com). 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cCP7mM • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShUeJt • Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bmYA1f • YouTube Playlist: http://bit.ly/3u1K4BX ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:39 - Introduction 0:02:28 - What is Government? (1.1) 0:25:56 - Who Governs? Elitism, Pluralism, and Tradeoffs (1.2) 0:42:28 - Engagement in a Democracy (1.3) 1:11:05 - Credits 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of American Government 3e by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Some editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA-4.0). The video portion only of this project includes some licensed components and is not covered under the Creative Commons license. The intro and outro music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar (CC-BY-SA). [https://bit.ly/jahzzarsong] 📧 CONNECT: You can contact the producer of this project by emailing audiobook@fastmail.com 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

08/01/2022

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1h 12m
01/04/2024

Chapter 2 - Sociological Research

Chapter 2 - Sociological Research. An audiobook production of Introduction to Sociology 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to sociological concepts, and is used widely in college-level Sociology courses. 👨‍🎓REGISTER FOR CLASSES: The funding for this project was provided by the Los Angeles Harbor College Foundation. Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college, and your gateway to an affordable and engaging college education. Register for in-person and online classes today by visiting ⁠https://www.lahc.edu⁠. ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:39 - Introduction 0:01:56 - Approaches to Sociological Research (2.1) 0:21:14 - Research Methods (2.2) 1:00:12 - Ethical Concerns (2.3) 1:07:37 - Credits 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4b6E2nC • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3OajHE8 • YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/sociology-audio 📝 LICENSE DETAILS: OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY 4.0). Text available for free at ⁠⁠https://openstax.org⁠⁠. 👩‍🏫 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES A free Canvas shell is available at ⁠https://www.openaudio.us⁠. Improve the quality and accessibility of your courses by embedding these audio chapters if your Canvas course.

01/04/2024

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1h 10m
08/04/2022

Chapter 4 - Civil Liberties

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” The actions of ordinary citizens, lawyers, and politicians have been at the core of a vigilant effort to protect constitutional liberties. But what are those freedoms? And how should we balance them against the interests of society and other individuals? These are the key questions we will tackle in this chapter. Chapter 4 - Civil Liberties. An audiobook production of American Government 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to US government and civics, and is used widely in college-level Political Science courses. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA). Text available for free at https://openstax.org. Narrated by Brian Barrick and Sarah Arya (audiobook@fastmail.com). 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cCP7mM • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShUeJt • Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bmYA1f • YouTube Playlist: http://bit.ly/3u1K4BX ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:31 - Introduction 0:02:16 - What Are Civil Liberties? (4.1) 0:26:34 - Securing Basic Freedoms (4.2) 1:21:14 - The Rights of Suspects (4.3) 1:49:44 - Interpreting the Bill of Rights (4.4) 2:15:11 - Credits 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of American Government 3e by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Some editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA-4.0). The video portion only of this project includes some licensed components and is not covered under the Creative Commons license. The intro and outro music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar (CC-BY-SA). [https://bit.ly/jahzzarsong] 📧 CONNECT: You can contact the producer of this project by emailing audiobook@fastmail.com 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

08/04/2022

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2h 16m
01/04/2024

Chapter 3 - Culture

Chapter 3 - Culture. An audiobook production of Introduction to Sociology 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to sociological concepts, and is used widely in college-level Sociology courses. 👨‍🎓REGISTER FOR CLASSES: The funding for this project was provided by the Los Angeles Harbor College Foundation. Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college, and your gateway to an affordable and engaging college education. Register for in-person and online classes today by visiting ⁠https://www.lahc.edu⁠. ⏳ TIME STAMPS: 0:00:00 - Welcome 0:00:39 - Introduction 0:03:41 - What Is Culture? (3.1) 0:27:51 - Elements of Culture (3.2) 0:56:55 - High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change (3.3) 1:10:24 - Theoretical Perspectives on Culture (3.4) 1:19:20 - Credits 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4b6E2nC • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3OajHE8 • YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/sociology-audio 📝 LICENSE DETAILS: OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY 4.0). Text available for free at ⁠⁠⁠https://openstax.org⁠⁠⁠. 👩‍🏫 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES A free Canvas shell is available at ⁠https://www.openaudio.us⁠. Improve the quality and accessibility of your courses by embedding these audio chapters if your Canvas course.

01/04/2024

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1h 21m
03/19/2024

Chapter 1 - The Americas, Europe, and Africa Before 1492

⏳ TIME STAMPS:• 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:36 - Introduction• 0:02:13 - The Americas (1.1)• 0:27:04 - Europe on the Brink of Change (1.2)• 0:49:26 - West Africa and the Role of Slavery (1.3)• 1:01:22 - Credits 📖ABOUT THE BOOK: An audiobook production of “US History,” an OpenStax textbook. This popular textbook is designed for college-level U.S. history courses, and provides a comprehensive history of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The text explores major events, cultural shifts, and influential figures in American history. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY). Produced by Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at ⁠https://openstax.org/details/books/us-history⁠ 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/4dCWaai⁠ • Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/3yfllPO⁠ • YouTube Playlist: ⁠https://bit.ly/ushistoryyoutube⁠ 👨‍🎓INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Embed audiobook chapters on your course Canvas shell. Includes fully accessible pages and optional syllabus language. Information about these course Canvas packs are available on our website at ⁠https://openaudio.us/⁠ 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of US History by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY). 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. 😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating our podcast, or contact us through our website (⁠https://openaudio.us/⁠) to let us know about your experience with this audiobook.

03/19/2024

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1h 3m
03/22/2024

Chapter 5 - Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests, 1763-1774

⏳ TIME STAMPS:• 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:37 - Introduction• 0:02:06 - Confronting the National Debt: The Aftermath of the French and Indian War (5.1)• 0:18:45 - The Stamp Act and the Sons and Daughters of Liberty (5.2)• 0:33:58 - The Townshend Acts and Colonial Protest (5.3)• 0:55:43 - The Destruction of the Tea and the Coercive Acts (5.4)• 1:07:49 - Disaffection: The First Continental Congress and American Identity (5.5)• 1:14:56 - Credits 📖ABOUT THE BOOK: An audiobook production of “US History,” an OpenStax textbook. This popular textbook is designed for college-level U.S. history courses, and provides a comprehensive history of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The text explores major events, cultural shifts, and influential figures in American history. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY). Produced by Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at ⁠https://openstax.org/details/books/us-history⁠ 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/4dCWaai⁠ • Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/3yfllPO⁠ • YouTube Playlist: ⁠https://bit.ly/ushistoryyoutube⁠ 👨‍🎓INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Embed audiobook chapters on your course Canvas shell. Includes fully accessible pages and optional syllabus language. Information about these course Canvas packs are available on our website at ⁠https://openaudio.us/⁠ 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of US History by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY). 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. 😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating our podcast, or contact us through our website (⁠https://openaudio.us/⁠) to let us know about your experience with this audiobook.

03/22/2024

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1h 16m
03/19/2024

Chapter 2 - Early Globalization: The Atlantic World, 1492–1650

⏳ TIME STAMPS:• 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:37 - Introduction• 0:02:12 - Portuguese Exploration and Spanish Conquest (2.1)• 0:26:38 - Religious Upheavals in the Developing Atlantic World (2.2)• 0:37:32 - Challenges to Spain’s Supremacy (2.3)• 0:56:31 - New Worlds in the Americas: Labor, Commerce, and the Columbian Exchange (2.4)• 1:15:37 - Credits 📖ABOUT THE BOOK: An audiobook production of “US History,” an OpenStax textbook. This popular textbook is designed for college-level U.S. history courses, and provides a comprehensive history of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The text explores major events, cultural shifts, and influential figures in American history. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY). Produced by Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at ⁠https://openstax.org/details/books/us-history⁠ 🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/4dCWaai⁠ • Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/3yfllPO⁠ • YouTube Playlist: ⁠https://bit.ly/ushistoryyoutube⁠ 👨‍🎓INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Embed audiobook chapters on your course Canvas shell. Includes fully accessible pages and optional syllabus language. Information about these course Canvas packs are available on our website at ⁠https://openaudio.us/⁠ 📝 LICENSE INFORMATION: This is an audio adaptation of US History by OpenStax. Access for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY). 🤝 SPECIAL THANKS: The funding for this project was provided by CC-ECHO (California Consortium for Equitable Change in Hispanic Serving Institutions Open Educational Resources). You can learn more about CC-ECHO at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho. The contents of this audiobook were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education.  However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. 😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating our podcast, or contact us through our website (⁠https://openaudio.us/⁠) to let us know about your experience with this audiobook.

03/19/2024

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1h 17m

Engaging Audiobooks for popular OpenStax textbooks