After the Boom The Politics of Generation X

by Craig, Stephen C.; Bennett, Stephen Earl; Dennis, Jack; Halfacre, Angela C.; Hill, Kevin A.; Martinez, Michael D.; Owen, Diana; Rademacher, Eric W.; Schier, Steven E.

• ISBN13: 9780847683604
• ISBN10: 0847683605
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-04-17
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Is the notorious Generation X any different from other generations in terms of its voting behavior, economic circumstances, or general social and political outlook? This book of original essays by distinguished political scientists, economists, and sociologists (some Xers themselves) will be among the first to examine patterns of political and social behavior among this least understood, yet widely maligned, generational group.

Table of Contents

Generations and Change: Some Initial Observations	p. 1
The "Age of Indiffernce" Revisited: Patterns of Political Interest, Media Exposure, and Knowledge among Generation X	p. 21
The Partisanship Puzzle: Identification and Attitudes of Generation X	p. 43
Political Issues and Political Choice: Belief Systems, Generations, and the Potential for Realignment in American Politics	p. 63
Mixed Signals: Generation X's Attitudes toward the Political System	p. 85
Generations and Tolerance: Is Youth Really a Liberalizing Factor?	p. 107
Hazards Lie Ahead: Economic Prospects for Generation X	p. 127
Losing Canada? Generation X and the Constitutional Crisis	p. 145
Appendix: Wording of Survey Questions	p. 167
References	p. 175
Index	p. 193
About the Editors	p. 201
About the Contributors	p. 203
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