Adam Hochschild
Adam Hochschild is an American author and journalist known for his works on human rights and social justice.
Born in New York City, he had formative experiences in South Africa and Mississippi during the civil rights movement.
Hochschild co-founded Mother Jones magazine and has written for various prestigious publications.
His books, including "King Leopold's Ghost" and "Bury the Chains," explore historical injustices and have been translated into multiple languages.
Hochschild teaches writing at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism and is married to sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild.
His work often focuses on forgotten or overlooked aspects of history, bringing attention to important social issues.
