Generation on Hold: Coming of Age in the Late Twentieth Century

by Anton Allahar and James E. Côté

Book Overview

Traces historical constructions of adolescence and considers coming of age in the late 20th century

Young adults in the modern era face a completely differently set of challenges from previous generations. Tracing historical constructions of adolescence and their role in maintaining social order, James E. Cote and Anton L. Allahar persuasively argue that young people today constitute one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081471532X
• ISBN13: 9780814715321
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

it really makes you think

I've been reading this book for my sociology class and it has been an eye opening experience. The authors offer easily understandable arguements that really make the reader think. Although their arguements are often a bit conspiritorial it is a good resource and can lead to some great discussion.