Strangers in Their Own Land
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What’s it about?
A liberal sociologist ventures into Louisiana's bayou country to understand why those most harmed by pollution fiercely defend the industries and politicians destroying their land.
You’ll learn
- The 'deep story' of feeling like a stranger in your own land
- Why people vote against their economic self-interest
- The emotional power of the bootstraps narrative
- How keyhole issues like gun rights shape political identity