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Life Transitions in America

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Life Transitions in AmericaExplore the intricate tapestry of life transitions in America through Francesco Duina's insightful book. Highlighting pivotal moments such as going to college, welcoming a first child, job loss, and retirement, this essential read delves into the sociocultural narratives surrounding these significant changes. With a comprehensive exploration of how diverse voicesfrom politicians to bestselling authorsframe life transitions, readers will discover the

Explore the intricate tapestry of life transitions in America through Francesco Duina's insightful book. Highlighting pivotal moments such as going to college, welcoming a first child, job loss, and retirement, this essential read delves into the sociocultural narratives surrounding these significant changes. With a comprehensive exploration of how diverse voices—from politicians to bestselling authors—frame life transitions, readers will discover the dominant discourses shaping our understanding of personal growth and societal evolution.

The book presents two central themes: one celebrating transitions as thrilling opportunities for reinvention, emphasizing individualism and fresh starts; the other focusing on continuity, interconnectedness, and acceptance within the life cycle. These contrasting yet complementary perspectives provide a profound insight into American culture, making it a valuable resource for students and anyone intrigued by the sociology of culture and the life course.

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ISBN: 9780745670621
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745670621
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)


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We celebrate, talk about, and worry a great deal about transitions
in life. Going to college, having a first child, losing a job, and
retiring constitute just a few of the pivotal moments in the lives
of many. Sociologists and psychologists have devoted considerable
attention to life transitions. Yet we know very little about
whether there exists a common thread to our understandings of life
transitions in general. How do journalists, leading politicians,
sport icons, bestselling authors, government agencies, Hallmark
cards, popular TV shows, and other ?voices? of popular
culture talk about transitions in life? Do these voices provide a
coherent picture of how we make sense of life transitions?

In this book, Francesco Duina shows how the dominant American
discourse articulates two basic approaches to transitions in life.
The first approach depicts transitions as exciting, individualistic
opportunities for new beginnings: the past is cast aside, the
future is wide open, and the self has the opportunity to recreate
itself anew. The second paints transitions as having to do with
continuity, our connections to others, and the life-cycle, with an
emphasis on acceptance and adaptation. Though contrasting, the two
approaches ultimately complement each other. Their analysis reveals
a great deal about American culture and society, and will be of
great interest to students of the life course and the sociology of
culture.
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