Overview

The role of generations is an important, yet often overlooked, variable in the study of American politics. A topic of research in sociology, business, and marketing, the focus on generations frequently occurs in American pop culture and journalism. The general public often assumes that different generations have different political leanings and beliefs--that the Silent Generation is all Republican, white, and conservative, or that Millennials are liberal and diverse--but are these assumptions true? Generational Politics in the United States is the first comprehensive book that examines the concept of generations from a political science perspective. It defines what a generation is and how to sort out the differences between life cycle, cohort, and aging effect. The book then brings together chapters from an array of political science scholars that examine the role of generations in American politics and how it relates to other variables such as age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status. It discusses how politics in the United States are impacted by changes in generations, including how the passing of the Baby Boom generation and rise of the Millennials and Gen Z will change American politics. By examining the differences in political attitudes, engagement, and impact of recent generations, Generational Politics in the United States suggests how generational change will impact American politics in the future.

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Author:   Sally Friedman ,  Davy Schultz
Publisher:   The University of Michigan Press
Imprint:   The University of Michigan Press
Weight:   0.739kg
ISBN:  

9780472056767

ISBN 10:   047205676
Pages:   454
Publication Date:   30 June 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: Foundations Chapter 1: Generations, Politics, and Political Science - David Schultz Chapter 2: Generational Change in Partisanship - An Age-Period-Cohort Accounting - Laura Stoker Chapter 3. Collective Memory and the Pandemic Emergence of Generation Z - Scott L. McClean Part II: Attitudes and Opinions. Chapter 4. Generational Divides, Changing Times, or Aging? Examining Immigration. Opinion in the U.S., 2004-2018 - Jeffrey C. Dixon, Andrew S. Fullerton, and Victoria Nash Chapter 5. Generational attitudes toward drug policies in the United States - Leah Hutton Blumenfeld Chapter 6. Gender and the Generations: You Haven’t Come a Long Way Yet, Baby - Whitney Ross Manzo and David B. McLennan Chapter 7. What American Heroism Teaches Us About Generations and Politics - Bruce Peabody Part III: Participation and Political Engagement Chapter 8. “The Times They are a Changin’”: Generational Comparisons of the Civil Rights Movement with the Current-Day Climate Movement - Robin Boyle Laisure Chapter 9. Building Youthful Habits of Voting - Niall Michelsen Chapter 10. Presidential Candidates on Campus and Civic Engagement among College Students - Kenneth Moffet and Laurie Rice Part IV: Impact Chapter 11. Millennial Generation Political Engagement – Democratically Motivated or Disenchanted? Insights from the 2020 Election - Ashley D. Ross and Stella M. Rouse Chapter 12. Generational Shifts Change Politics in Florida - Susan A. MacManus and Anthony A. Cilluffo Chapter 13. How They Govern: Do Millennial Mayors Bring a Generational Perspective to Their Activities - Sally Friedman, Michael Armato and Emily Matott Chapter 14. The Language of Representation: How Millennial and Non-Millennial Legislators Present Themselves to Constituents - Sally Friedman, Emily Matott and Andrew McMahon

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"This volume reopens the question of generational impact on political behavior and provides some direction for future research."" - John J. McGlennon, College of William Mary"

Author Information

Sally Friedman is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany. David Schultz is Hamline University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Legal Studies, and Environmental Studies and Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota.

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