With Baby Boomers now moving into retirement members of Generation X have come to the forefront of American society. Consequently understanding Generation Xampmdashand the potential impact of the independent sometimes rebellious spirit that characterizes itampmdashis critical. In Generation X Professors Speak Voices from Academia Elwood Watson has assembled a unique collection of thematically arranged essays by academics that offers insights into the issues conflicts and triumphs that epitomize this often overlooked generation. The essays cover topics ranging from career class family life health music and physical disabilities to race religion and sexuality. Together the essays define the characteristics and demonstrate the diversity of Generation X and will appeal to scholars students and others interested in social history psychology gender studies and popular culture.