The Sociology of Generations

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Focusing on the relationship between generations, the book examines how society conveys knowledge across time. It reflects on Mannheim's essay, highlighting the contemporary academic and policy interest in generational dynamics. The author, Bristow, discusses how modern education, teaching, and parenting practices attempt to address the challenges of a risk society by creating an artificial separation between generations, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of these approaches in fostering genuine understanding and connection.