Studying Generations : : Multidisciplinary Perspectives / / ed. by Helen Kingstone, Jennie Bristow.

• MitwirkendeR: Amigoni, David,; Bristow, Jennie,; Buklijas, Tatjana,; Hall, Matthew,; King, Andrew,; Kingstone, Helen,; Little, Ben,; Ruspini, Elisabetta,; Somers, Ali,; Williams, Nigel,; Winch, Alison,
• HerausgeberIn: Bristow, Jennie,; Kingstone, Helen,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol : : Bristol University Press, , [2024]; ©2024
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Generations, Transitions and Social Change Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (192 p.)

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. 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.

Table of Contents

Front Matter -- Contents -- Series Editor Preface -- List of Figures and Tables -- Notes on Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- The Generations Concept in Historical and Contemporary Perspective -- Sociology and the Problem of 'Social Generations' -- Humanities and a Longer History of Social Generations -- The Concept of Generation in Biology and Medicine -- A Conjunctural Cultural Studies Approach to the Millennial -- Studies of the Generations Concept in Contemporary Life -- Generative Fiction: Structures of Feeling, Place-Making, and Intergenerational Contact in The Lido -- Intergenerational Engagement and Generational Identity -- A Multigenerational Self and a Multigenerational Society -- Re-Thinking Generations from a Queer Perspective: Insights and Critical Observations from the CILIA-LGBTQI+ Lives in England Project -- Conclusion -- Index