The Baby Boomer Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313382185)

This encyclopedia defines and contextualizes the Baby Boomer generation and the wide-reaching contributions of its members throughout modern American history.

Comprising some 80 million Americans born between 1946 and 1965, the Baby Boomers have significantly changed every aspect of American history and culture. The members of this generation experienced some of the most tumultuous times in American history; indeed, the Boomers helped create these pivotal eras. From the advent of rock and roll to disco and rap, from the sexual revolution to the arrival of AIDS, and from race riots to the election of a black president, Baby Boomers have seen it all.

Through nearly 100 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia gives later generations insight into the contributions of the Baby Boomers, and it helps members of that generation better contextualize their own experiences. Included entries are written in a clear and engaging manner, covering politics and activism, entertainment, the economy, gender roles, arts, pop culture, sports, religion, drug and alcohol use, and many other subject areas.

Author: Martin Gitlin
ISBN-10: 0313382182
ISBN-13: 9780313382185
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2011
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2011 pg. 116
Choice 09/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 104