Strangers in Their Own Land

Explore the complex realities of the conservative right through a sociologist's journey into Louisiana bayou country. In Strangers in Their Own Land, Arlie Russell Hochschild finds common ground with Tea Party activists and other individuals who hold opposing viewpoints to her own political beliefs. By examining the emotions and experiences of these individuals, Hochschild sheds light on the reasons behind their political choices and sheds light on a crucial question of contemporary American politics: why do those who would seem to benefit most from "liberal" government intervention abhor the very idea?