In defense of book reviews | Christoph Irmscher

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In defense of book reviews | Christoph Irmscher

Washington Monthly

33 minutes 15 seconds

1 month ago

In defense of book reviews | Christoph Irmscher

2025 Kukula Award winner Christoph Irmscher discusses hisreview of Arlie Russell Hochschild’s book, Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right, and the vital role of criticism in civil society.

Host: Anne Kim

Guest: Christoph Irmscher, Distinguished Professor of English, Indiana University

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04:56 Insights from 'Stolen Pride' and Empathy Bridge

09:43 The Concept of Stolen Pride and Polarization

14:51 The Role of Book Reviews in Today's Society

18:46 The Art of Book Reviewing

23:39 The Importance of Professional Critics