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Book · 2016 · Political psychology

Strangers in their own land

Anger and Mourning on the American Right

by Arlie Russell Hochschild · Recommended by 3 people on 1 podcast

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Another book that that uh that was notable for me was Arlene Hawk Shields strangers in their own land which I really loved also is an explanation for kind of trying to kind of get our minds around.
Gal Beckerman · The Book Review · Jul 2024 Listen at 26:26

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Her book strangers in their own land which is new number 14 actually came out back in like September.
Greg Cowles The Book Review · Nov 2016
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Strangers in their own land which is National book award finalist in non-fiction this year that's by Arley Russell Hai that's up to number 24 it was number 263 and um yeah that book is getting a ton of attention.
Alexandra Alter The Book Review · Nov 2016

Why people recommend it

Strangers in Their Own Land by Arlie Russell Hochschild is a sociological study that investigates the deep-seated political beliefs and emotional realities of conservative communities in Louisiana through years of immersive fieldwork. On The Book Review, Gal Beckerman recommended the book as a notable work that helped readers make sense of the contemporary political landscape, while Greg Cowles and Alexandra Alter discussed its rapid ascent up the bestseller lists and its status as a National Book Award finalist. Podcast guests underscored the book's ability to bridge empathy gaps by deeply listening to subjects whose worldview differs from coastal norms. The study has been widely recognized as an essential text for understanding the cultural and economic anxieties driving modern American politics. Through these editorial conversations, the book is highlighted for its empathetic approach to divisive subjects, offering vital context for broader societal shifts and political polarization.

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Gal Beckerman another book that that uh that was notable for me was Arlene Hawk Shields strangers in their own land which… 1
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“another book that that uh that was notable for me was Arlene Hawk Shields strangers in their own land which I really loved also is an explanation for kind of trying to kind of get our minds around”
Alexandra Alter strangers in their own land which is National book award finalist in non-fiction this year that's by Arley… 1
Discussed
“strangers in their own land which is National book award finalist in non-fiction this year that's by Arley Russell Hai that's up to number 24 it was number 263 and um yeah that book is getting a ton of attention”
Greg Cowles her book strangers in their own land which is new number 14 actually came out back in like September 1
Discussed
“her book strangers in their own land which is new number 14 actually came out back in like September”