Strangers in Their Own Land

Anger and Mourning on the American Right

Arlie Russell Hochschild

The book delves into the emotional lives of conservative Americans in Louisiana, exploring their feelings of marginalization and disillusionment with the federal government. It examines the "deep story" that underpins their political attitudes, revealing a complex mix of cultural grievances and perceived loss of honor in a rapidly changing social landscape.

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The Managed Heart

Commercialization of Human Feeling

Arlie Russell Hochschild

The book explores the concept of emotional labor, where employees regulate their emotions as part of their job, often in service-oriented industries. It examines the psychological implications of this practice and how it affects workers' personal lives and emotional well-being.

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