Boomers: The Cold-War Generation Grows Up

Boomers: The Cold-War Generation Grows Up
ISBN-10
1615780130
ISBN-13
9781615780136
Category
History
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2009-05-16
Publisher
Ivan R. Dee
Author
Victor D. Brooks

Description

The unexpected surge in the birthrate between 1946 and 1964 transformed American society. A nation that had projected a population peaking at 150 million, and feared a renewal of the Great Depression in the wake of World War II, found itself dealing with a booming economy and 70 million children straining the capacity of everything from schools to new suburban housing. In Boomers, Victor Brooks chronicles the peaceful children's "invasion" of America that occurred from Dr. Spock to Woodstock. He identifies the challenge of parenthood in an era of large families and overcrowded homes, and explores the home life, leisure activities, and school environment of children who grew up during the cold war years. A major theme of Boomers is the influence on children of a newly energized American popular culture, including television, film, popular music, and toys.

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