A groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the six generations that
currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and
compete with one another--from the acclaimed author of Generation Me
and iGen.
The United States is currently home to six generations of people:
-the Silents, born 1925-1945
-Baby Boomers, born 1946-1964
-Gen X, born 1965-1979
-Millennials, born 1980-1994
-Gen Z, born 1995-2012
-and the still-to-be-named cohorts born after 2012.
They have had vastly different life experiences and thus, one assumes,
they must have vastly diverging beliefs and behaviors. But what are
those differences, what causes them, and how deep do they actually run?
Professor of psychology and "reigning expert on generational change"
(Lisa Wade, PhD, author of American Hookup), Jean Twenge does a deep
dive into a treasure trove of long-running, government-funded surveys
and databases to answer these questions. Are we truly defined by major
historical events, such as the Great Depression for the Silents and
September 11 for Millennials? Or, as Twenge argues, is it the rapid
evolution of technology that differentiates the generations?
With her clear-eyed and insightful voice, Twenge explores what the
Silents and Boomers want out of the rest of their lives; how Gen X-ers
are facing middle age; the ideals of Millennials as parents and in the
workplace; and how Gen Z has been changed by COVID, among other
fascinating topics.
Surprising, engaging, and informative, Generations will forever change
the way you view your parents, peers, coworkers, and children, no matter
which generation you call your own.
