Broken Dreams - An Intimate History of the Midlife Crisis (Hardcover)

The midlife crisis has become a cliche in modern society. Since the mid-twentieth century, the term has been used to explain infidelity in middle-aged men, disillusionment with personal achievements, the pain and sadness associated with separation and divorce, and the fear of approaching death. This book provides a meticulously researched account of the social and cultural conditions in which middle-aged men and women began to re-evaluate their hopes and dreams, reassess their relationships, and seek new forms of identity and fresh pathways to self-satisfaction. Drawing on a rich seam of literary, medical, media and cinematic sources, as well as personal accounts, it explores how the crises of middle-aged men and women were shaped by increased life expectancy, changing family structures, shifting patterns of work, and the rise of individualism.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2021
Authors:	Mark Jackson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-1-78914-395-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	1-78914-395-0
Barcode:	9781789143959

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