The Generative Society: Caring for Future Generations - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159147034X ISBN 13: 9781591470342

Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn, 2003

Synopsis

Adult individuals in all societies have long understood the need for generativity - concern for and commitment to caring for the next generation. The need for generative action is particularly critical given the societal and global threats facing mankind in the first years of the 21st century. propelled the construct of generativity versus stagnation into mainstream consciousness, this text examines this critical stage of development that occurs during the long middle of adulthood, as it exists on societal and cultural levels. This volume's diverse group of scholars explores the complex relationships between generativity and various societies' political, economic, religious, educational and cultural arenas. Integrating empirical research, scientific and cultural theory and their own informed observations and speculations regarding generativity in society, the volume that results aims to be a stimulating exchange about the multifaceted rol of generativity in human life and society.

About this title

About the Author:

Ed de St. Aubin lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is affiliated with Marquette University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 159147034X
• ISBN 13: 9781591470342
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296
• Editor: De St. Aubin Ed, McAdams Dan P., Kim Tae-Chang