Generations : Does When You’re Born Shape Who You Are?

Author: Duffy, Bobby

Society & culture: general

Published on 2 September 2021 by ATLANTIC BOOKS in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 336 pages
167 x 241 x 35 | 668g

Subtle and compelling. ObserverOne of the best books of 2021. The TimesAre we in the middle of a generational war? Are Millennials really entitled snowflakes? Are Baby Boomers stealing their childrens futures? Are Generation X the saddest generation? Will Generation Z fix the climate crisis?In this original and deeply researched book, Professor Bobby Duffy explores whether when were born determines our attitudes to money, sex, religion, politics and much else. Informed by unique analysis of hundreds of studies, Duffy reveals that many of our preconceptions are just that: tired stereotypes. Revealing and informative, Generations provides a bold new framework for understanding the most divisive issues raging today: from culture wars to climate change and mental health to housing. Including data from all over the globe, and with powerful implications for humanitys future, this big-thinking book will transform how you view the world.