Natural gas Quote by Arlie Russell Hochschild
““The basic feeling around town was that one shouldn't get too hung up on the environment, feel too nostalgic for cleaner times, or be too retro; that wasn't what residents were 'supposed to feel.' That's because a fracking boom was on, and many new industries were on their way to Lake Charles to process the natural gas it freed from the cracked earth.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Managed Heart, Arlie Russell Hochschild, 1983
People are pressured to ignore environmental concerns during economic booms, prioritizing job growth over nostalgia for cleaner times.
In simple terms: Economic pressure makes people overlook environmental issues.
Key Takeaway
Balance growth with environmental stewardship.
Themes
environment
economics
social pressure
nostalgia
industrial change
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- Job seekers in boom towns
- policy makers
- community activists
Key Concepts
Ecological economics
social psychology
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities protect the environment during rapid growth?
- What compromises are acceptable for economic development?
A Different Perspective
Progress can erode environmental values.
