Generations (book)
| Author | Neil Howe and William Strauss |
|---|---|
| Subject | Strauss–Howe generational theory |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | William Morrow and Company |
Publication date | 1991 |
Generations: The History of America's Future, 1584–2069 is a 1991 non-fiction book by William Strauss and Neil Howe. It described the Strauss–Howe generational theory, which posits that American history takes place along generational cycles of crisis and resurgence.
Reception
[edit]Jay P. Dolan in The New York Times wrote that "As history, 'Generations' does not make the grade. It pretends to offer a new interpretation of the past, but it is too contrived to be taken seriously. And as a guide to the future, it is about as reliable as the neighborhood fortuneteller."[1] Publishers Weekly called it "a trendy, detailed, convoluted chronicle, often as woolly as newspaper horoscope."[2] George N. Heller in The Bulletin of Historical Research in Music Education described its premise as "an approach to history which has considerable promise."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Dolan, Jay P. (March 17, 1991). "Our Future Is Behind Us". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2020-08-22. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Generations: The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069 by William Strauss, Bill Strauss". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Heller, George N. (July 1, 1993). "Book Review: Generations: The History of America's Future, 1584–2069". The Bulletin of Historical Research in Music Education. 14 (2): 151–156. doi:10.1177/153660069301400207. ISSN 0739-5639.