In defense of book reviews | Christoph Irmscher

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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 KimGuest: Christoph Irmscher, Distinguished Professor of English, Indiana UniversityChapters04:56 Insights from 'Stolen Pride' and Empathy Bridge09:43 The Concept of Stolen Pride and Polarization14:51 The Role of Book Reviews in Today's Society18:46 The Art of Book Reviewing23:39 The Importance of Professional Critics

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