She says that while people might vote against their economic needs, theyre actually voting to. Welcome to the litcharts study guide on arlie russell hochschilds strangers in their own land. Strangers in their own land grpl book club book club. The book sets out to explain the worldview of supporters of the tea party movement in louisiana summary. Strangers in their own land does what few dare to doit takes seriously the role of feelings in politics. Visualize a long line of people snaking up a hill, she says. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. This is a study guide for strangers in their own land intended for sociology students. They discuss hochschilds trip deep into tea party country and what she learned about their deep story. To ask other readers questions about strangers in their own land, please sign up. Belfast the belfast free library will host a community book discussion on the book, strangers in their own land. As she gets to know people who strongly oppose many of the ideas she famously champions. Study guide for strangers in their own land arlie hochschild. Summary and analysis of strangers in their own land.
In strangers in their own land, the renowned sociologist arlie hochschild embarks on a thoughtprovoking journey from her liberal hometown of berkeley, california, deep into louisiana bayou countrya stronghold of the conservative right. A thrilling debut novel about how far well go to protect. Five years before donald trumps presidential bid caught fire, hochschild so hows the familyand other essays, 20, etc. An acclaimed liberal sociologist examines the increasingly hostile split between americas two major political parties and how life feels to people on the rightthat isthe emotion that underlies politics. Book club strangers in their own land democrats abroad. The henna artist opens a door into a world that is at. Hochschild focuses on communities in rural louisiana to learn more about the right and how they come to hold somewhat contrary beliefs about the. Pantsuit politics book club feb strangers in own land. In her latest book, strangers in their own land, hochschild takes her notion of feeling rules to louisiana, exploring the emotional foundations of right wing politics the tea party and support for donald trump by studying divergent responses to one of the most pressing issues facing the region environmental pollution. A generous but disconcerting look at the tea party. Americans in revolt if the great political question of our time can be summarized in the two words, donald trump, the. In strangers in their own land, the renowned sociologist arlie hochschild embarks on a thoughtprovoking journey from her liberal hometown of berkeley, california, deep into louisiana bayou country a stronghold of the conservative right. You dont need to buy it, but if you want to, itll be 20% off.
Created by the original team behind sparknotes, litcharts are the worlds best literature guides. With a new afterword by the author and a new reading group guide. Strangers in their own land by arlie russell hochschild. Crafted and edited with care, worth books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a wellinformed reader. Strangers in their own land goes beyond the commonplace liberal idea that these are people who have been duped into voting against their own interests. Reading group guide for strangers in their own land. Hochschilds book was written after speaking to focus groups and interviewing tea party supporters. Anger and mourning on the american right is a 2016 book by sociologist arlie russell hochschild. Arlie russell hochschild asks the right questions in her book. At the brattle theater in cambridge, the awardwinning sociologist arlie hochschild talked to harvard kennedy school professor and academic dean archon fung for the paperback release of her bestselling book, strangers in their own land. By arlie russell hochschild discussed by the hamburg chapter book club, 10 march, 2018 anger and mourning on the american. In strangers in their own land, the renowned sociologist arlie hochschild embarks on a thoughtprovoking journey from her liberal hometown of berkeley, california, deep into louisiana bayou country. Strangers in their own land grpl book club anger and mourning on the american right book club kit. Sarah chats with megan hart, the founder of our pantsuit politics book club, to talk about the february book club pick, strangers in their own land.
Anger and mourning on the american right by arlie russell hochschild. Returning emigrants, lured back by the booming economy here, are finding that, increasingly, they do not feel at home in. In strangers in their own land, which has been nominated for a national book award, hochschild calls this the great paradox opposition to federal help from people and places that. Anger and mourning on the american right, arlie russell hochschild explores the deep story behind the rise. Jan 24, 2017 in her new book, strangers in their own land, sociologist arlie hochschild tackles this paradox. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to strangers in their own land. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As she gets to know people who strongly oppose many of the ideas she famously champions, hochschild nevertheless finds.
Sarah chats with megan hart, the founder of our pantsuit politics book club, to talk about the february book club pick, strangers in their own. As she gets to know people who strongly oppose many of the. May 07, 2017 arlie russell hochschild, strangers in their own land 2016 this is part 3 in an ongoing series exploring books that address the current political, social, and economic situation in the us. Sep 25, 2016 in strangers in their own land, which has been nominated for a national book award, hochschild calls this the great paradox opposition to federal help from people and places that. Anger and mourning on the american right, was a 2016 national book award finalist. Arlie russell hochschild, strangers in their own land 2016 this is part 3 in an ongoing series exploring books that address the current political, social, and economic situation in the us. Arlie russell hochschild, strangers in their own land. We hope this reading group guide helps lead discussions for book clubs. About the research method over a fiveyear stretch, hochschild traveled louisiana working on what sociologists and other social scientists call ethnography. Looking to breach the great divide between left and right that keeps getting wider with empathy and discussion.
The book sets out to explain the worldview of supporters of the tea party movement in louisiana. Strangers in their own land audiobook by arlie russell. Reading group guide for strangers in their own land arlie. Mar 03, 2017 sarah chats with megan hart, the founder of our pantsuit politics book club, to talk about the february book club pick, strangers in their own land. Americans in revolt if the great political question of our time can be summarized in the two words, donald trump, the answer is to be found in hochschilds brilliant new book. Anger and mourning on the american right by arlie russel hochschild, narrated by suzanne toren, was our book club selection for february, but i missed this meeting as well.
Sep 22, 2017 jacob weisberg, philip gourevitch, and katie roiphe are back for the trumpcast book club to discuss arlie russell hochschilds strangers in their own land. Already a favorite common read book in communities and on campuses across the country and called humble and important by david brooks and masterly by atul gawande, hochschilds book has been lauded by noam chomsky, new. Highly acclaimed, it promises to offer some insight into the growing political divide in the us. Mar 12, 2020 a generous but disconcerting look at the tea party. Hochschild focuses on communities in rural louisiana to learn more about the right and how they come to hold somewhat. Ravenna book club strangers in their own land by by arlie.
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Anger and mourning on the american right is by far the best book by an outsider to the tea party i have ever encountered. Sociologist arlie russell hochschilds eleventh book, strangers in their own land. Anger and mourning on the american right by arlie russell hochschild isbn. The trumpcast book club discusses strangers in their own land.
Early in the book, when introducing her important idea of empathy walls, arlie russell hochschild mentions that in 1960 fewer than 5 percent of americans would have been disturbed if their child. Early in the book, when introducing her important idea of empathy walls, arlie russell hochschild mentions that in 1960 fewer than 5 percent. Henryk szadziewski, asia sentinel a fascinating book, delving into the historical identity of the uyghurs and their position within the modern chinese state. Feb 15, 2018 this is a study guide for strangers in their own land intended for sociology students. In strangers in their own land, the renowned sociolo. This brief overview of strangers in their own land tells you what you need to knowbefore or after you read arlie russell hochschilds book. Jan 27, 2017 the berkeley sociologist arlie russell hochschild spent five years listening to tea party supporters in louisiana, and in her masterly book strangers in their own land she identifies what she calls the deep story that they lived and felt. Nominated for the american national book award for nonfiction after its publication in 2016, sociologist arlie hochschilds latest book strangers in their own lands. The berkeley sociologist arlie russell hochschild spent five years listening to tea party supporters in louisiana, and in her masterly book strangers in their own land she identifies what she calls the deep story that they lived and felt. Thought provoking and saddening it provides a window on a group of people and. In her new book, strangers in their own land, sociologist arlie hochschild tackles this paradox. Humanist book discussion group jacksonville message board this discussion forum can be viewed by members and non members topic questions for strangers in their own land by arlie russell hochschild. Anger and mourning on the american right is a mustread for everyone who feels estranged after the recent victories.
As she gets to know people who strongly oppose many of the ideas she famously champions, hochschild nevertheless finds common ground and quickly warms to the. Strangers in their own land was helpful to me in terms of being able to attain a better understanding of the mindset of trump. Jacob weisberg, philip gourevitch, and katie roiphe are back for the trumpcast book club to discuss arlie russell hochschilds strangers in their own land. Answered questions 4 i love that this book is an outsider trying to understand the american right and to sketch out a sympathetic portrait of communities that are not hers. Instead, hochschild finds lives ripped apart by stagnant wages, a loss of home, an elusive american dream. Strangers in their own land tacoma retired mens bookclub. Thomas franks widely popular 2004 book whats the matter with kansas. Strangers in their own land, nominated for a national book award, grew out of hochschilds alarm over the countrys deepening political divide and her heartfelt interest in understanding, in her words, how life feels to people on the right. She has also written several magazine and newspaper articles and essays, all focusing on how 20th century changes in roles, relationships and responsibilities affect the feelings. How conservatives won the heart of america surveyed the factors that turned kansas from liberal to conservative populism. Over a period of five years, hochschild traveled to louisiana bayou country from her berkeley home to. Ravenna book club strangers in their own land by by. Feb 15, 2018 arlie russell hochschilds strangers in their own land is now available in paperback from the new press.
When donald trump won the 2016 presidential election, a bewildered nation turned to strangers in their own land to understand what trump voters were thinking when they cast their ballots. Strangers in their own land by arlie russell hochschild, narrated by suzanne toren from audible for book club i missed this one in february. Start reading strangers in their own land on your kindle in under a minute. Instead hochschild finds lives ripped apart by stagnant wages, a loss of home, an elusive american dream and political choices and views that make sense in the context of their lives. Anger and mourning on the american righta finalist for the national book award. For our next book, we are reading strangers in their own land, by arlie russell hochschild. Strangers in their own land adds substantially to the comprehension of the wider implications of contentious politics in xinjiang.
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