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Title:
The millennial generation / David Haugen and Susan Musser, book editors.
Author:
Haugen, David M., 1969-

Musser, Susan.
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2013.
Call Number:
PRO/CON 305.235 M6119 2013
Abstract:
This volume explores the topics relating to the millennial generation, also known as Generation Y - typically referring to people with birth dates from the late 1970s to the early 2000s, by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
ISBN:
9780737763263

9780737763270
Series:
Opposing viewpoints

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
213 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents:
What defines the Millennial generation? Have we raised a generation of narcissists? / Members of the Millennial generation are not more self-absorbed than previous generations / Born digital: understanding the first generation of digital natives / Digital natives do not belong to just one generation / The Millennial generation lacks a strong work ethic / The Millennial generation is productive in the workplace / The Millennial generation is entrepreneurial

How motivated and well educated is the Millennial generation? The Millennial generation is highly motivated and overwhelmed with work / The Millennial generation is not a group of motivated overachievers / Education for the Millennial generation should reflect its digital upbringing / The Millennial generation desires a change in civic and political discourse / Generational stereotyping inhibits education

What social factors have shaped the Millennial generation? The Millennial generation has inherited numerous problems from the Baby Boomers / This Boomer isn't going to apologize / The 9/11 terrorist attacks had a significant impact on the Millennial generation / The impact of 9/11 on the Millennial generation has lessened over time

How will the Millennial generation impact the future? What happens when Millennials come together / The Millennial generation holds great promise to radically improve the US government / The Millennial generation prefers collective problem-solving over political allegiance / The Millennial generation is challenging institutional religion in America / The Millennial generation is embracing religion and its orthodoxy / The Millennial generation is more accepting of gay and lesbian rights
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