Studying Generations
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Author: Ali Somers, Matthew Hall, Tatjana Buklijas, Ben Little, Alison Winch, Andrew King, Nigel Williams, David Amigoni, Helen Kingstone and Jennie Bristow Series: Generations, Transitions and Social Change
This collection explores generational studies, showcasing its interdisciplinary potential in sociology, literature, history, psychology, media studies and politics. It offers fresh perspectives and opens new avenues for generational thinking.
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This collection explores generational studies, showcasing its interdisciplinary potential in sociology, literature, history, psychology, media studies and politics. It offers fresh perspectives and opens new avenues for generational thinking.
Description
The concept of 'generations' has become a widely discussed area, with recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic revealing our dependence on intergenerational relationships both within and beyond the family. However, the concept can often be misunderstood, which can fuel divisions between age groups rather than generating solutions.
This collection introduces and explores the growing field of generational studies, providing a comprehensive overview of its strengths and limitations. With contributions from academics across a range of disciplines, the book showcases the concept's interdisciplinary potential by applying a generational lens to fields including sociology, literature, history, psychology, media studies and politics.
Offering fresh perspectives, this original collection is a valuable addition to the field, opening new avenues for generational thinking.
Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
Critic Reviews
"This book offers a valuable, interdisciplinary exploration of 'generations’, shedding light on its complexities and potential solutions. A must-read." David Sinclair, International Longevity Centre
About the Author
Helen Kingstone is Lecturer in English Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Co-director of the Centre for Research on Ageing and Generations at the University of Surrey.
Jennie Bristow is Reader in Sociology at Canterbury Christ Church University and an Associate of the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent.
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