Arlie Russell Hochschild Books
Arlie Russell Hochschild is a Professor Emerita of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. A renowned author, Hochschild has written three New York Times Book Review Notable Books of the Year: The Second Shift, The Managed Heart, and The Time Bind. Her latest book is Strangers In Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right.
What's The Managed Heart about?
The Managed Heart (1983) is the seminal sociological text that introduced the concept of emotional labor. These blinks reveal how we adjust our emotions to our advantage in social and professional contexts, and shed light on the risks and consequences of this form of self-management.
Who should read The Managed Heart?
- Readers working customer-facing jobs
- Students interested in gender issues in the workplace
- Working mothers frustrated with the expectations they face
Strangers in Their Own Land
What's Strangers in Their Own Land about?
Strangers in Their Own Land (2016) discusses the issues that divide American politics, with specific focus on the Tea Party of Louisiana. In the course of explaining how Louisiana ended up where it is today, the author encourages readers to empathize with disparate political stances.
Who should read Strangers in Their Own Land?
- People interested in American society
- Students of politics and sociology
- Anyone interested in today’s political climate