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The Making Of An Elder Culture: Reflections On The Future Of Americas Most Audacious Generation
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Forty Years Later, The Audacious Generation Takes On The Unfinished Business Of Their Counterculture Youth.It Is A Brilliant And Highly Original Thesis. I Commend Roszak For Writing The Book. Tom Pochari, World Affairs Monthly...Sense Of Optimisim That Comes Out In This Book, Where Roszak Champions The Possibility Of Restoring That Lost Commitment To The Ideals Of Libertion . Tom Hartleythe Summer Of Love. Vietnam. Woodstock. These Are The Milestones Of The Baby Boomer Generation Theodore Roszak Chronicled In His 1969 Breakthrough Book The Making Of A Counter Culture . Part Of An Unprecedented Longevity Revolution, Those Boomers Form The Most Educated, Most Socially Conscientious, Politically Savvy Older Generation The World Has Ever Seen. And They Are Preparing For Act Two.The Making Of An Elder Culture Reminds The Boomers Of The Creative Role They Once Played In Our Society And Of The Moral And Intellectual Resources They Have To Draw Upon For Radical Transformation In Their Later Years. Seeing The Experience Of Aging As A Revolution In Consciousness, It Predicts An Elder Insurgency Where Boomers Return To Take Up What They Left Undone In Their Youth. Freed From Competitive Individualism, Militaryindustrial Bravado, And The Careerist Rat Race, Who Better To Forge A Compassionate Economy? Who Better Positioned Not Only To Demand Social Security And Medicare For Themselves, But To Champion Entitlements For Everyone? Fusing The Green, The Gray, And The Just, Eldertown Can Be An Achievable, Truly Sustainable Future.Part Demographic Study, Part History, Part Critique, And Part Appeal, Theodore Roszaks Take On The Imminent Transformation Of Our World Is As Wise As It Is Inspiredand Utterly Appealing.Theodore Roszak Is The Author Of Fifteen Books, Including The 1969 Classic The Making Of A Counter Culture . He Is Professor Emeritus Of History At California State University, And Lives In Berkeley, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Making of an Elder Culture'? A: The book explores the role of the baby boomer generation as they transition into elderhood, emphasizing their potential to enact social change and revitalize ideals of compassion and community.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Theodore Roszak, a noted historian and the author of the classic 'The Making of a Counter Culture'.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Making of an Elder Culture'? A: The book was published on September 1, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is classified as being in good condition.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Making of an Elder Culture'? A: Key features include its insightful analysis of aging, its appeal to social consciousness, and a vision for a compassionate economy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: While it primarily targets those interested in aging and social change, it can be insightful for anyone interested in cultural history and societal transformation.
- Q: What demographic does this book focus on? A: The book focuses on the baby boomer generation and their journey into elderhood.
- Q: Can you summarize the author's perspective on aging? A: Roszak views aging as an opportunity for a revolution in consciousness, encouraging seniors to reclaim their role in society and advocate for broader social justice.