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Teen spirit how adolescence transformed the adult world

Title
Teen spirit [electronic resource] : how adolescence transformed the adult world / Paul Howe.
Author
Howe, Paul, 1966-
Publication
Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2020.

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Description
1 online resource (ix, 244 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
"Teen Spirit argues that many social trends in modern society, both negative and positive, ultimately stem from the emergence of a more sharply defined teenage stage of life in the early years of the twentieth century and the gradual entrenchment of adolescent character traits in rising generations"--
Uniform Title
Teen spirit (Online)
Alternative Title
Teen spirit (Online)
Subject
  • Adolescence > Social aspects > History > United States > 20th century
  • Adolescence > Social aspects > History > United States > 21st century
  • Adulthood > Social aspects > History > United States > 20th century
  • Adulthood > Social aspects > History > United States > 21st century
  • Emotional maturity > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The Character of Adolescents -- The Crucible of Adolescence -- A Century of Change -- Problems of the Present -- Liberating Effects -- Governing Together : Politicians, Citizens and Democracy -- Getting Ahead : Economic Life in the Adolescent Society -- Adolescence Alone? -- Bucking the Trend : The Millennials and Beyond -- Conclusion : Finding Balance.
LCCN
2019048953
OCLC
ssj0002405120
Author
Howe, Paul, 1966-
Title
Teen spirit [electronic resource] : how adolescence transformed the adult world / Paul Howe.
Imprint
Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2020.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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