The Death Proclamation of Generation X: A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy of Goth, Grunge and Heroin [Paperback]

Max Furek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 2008

Taking a hard, penetrating look at the despondent heart of darkness of the 1990s, The Death Proclamation of Generation X is a probing chronicle of America's thirteenth generation caught between the idealistic Baby Boomers and the well-financed Generation Y. Generation X was scapegoated and dismissed without the chance to prove themselves.Blending tenets of psychology, sociology, and cultural anthropology, author Maxim Furek offers a unique perspective to the post-modernist discourse by exploring the impact that personalities such as Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, River Phoenix, Marilyn Manson, and Anna Nicole Smith left on that generation. Evaluating the psychological and sociological variables of goth, grunge, and heroin, Furek weaves a dark tapestry of this unique demographic group born between 1965 and 1978.The Death Proclamation of Generation X pieces together the complexities of Generation X to acknowledge their individuality, honor their existence, and to celebrate their future. They are a group with their own identity of music, attitude, and culture. The resilience of Generation X is but another example of the power of this special collection of people-a group of highly skilled and adaptive individuals.

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About the Author

Maxim W. Furek is a speaker and published author. His background includes aspects of psychology, addictions, mental health, and music journalism. Furek is director of Garden Walk Recovery, an organization promoting wellness through drug prevention and education. He resides in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife, Patricia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (October 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595463193
• ISBN-13: 978-0595463190
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Where to start?, April 18, 2011

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Grungebob - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Death Proclamation of Generation X: A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy of Goth, Grunge and Heroin (Paperback)

Ok...for the purposes of something to read on a sunday afternoon with nothing else to do as a basic introduction to this topic, this book would be ok, but as a reliable piece of academic material I wouldn't rate it at all. The overall tone of the book is so opinionated and journalistic that it very much distracts from the what the actual point is. All in all, this book is not what it claims to be. It reads more like a novel interspersed with extremely biased sentiment on the author's part. Every time I find myself having to go back to it as a reference it makes me cross. Verdict: buy this book if you know nothing about the subject and want a brief introduction, but if you're doing academic research, avoid it like the plague.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wish Maxim had written this earlier, January 4, 2009

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K. loftus - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Death Proclamation of Generation X: A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy of Goth, Grunge and Heroin (Paperback)

Yes, I wish I had this most entertaining, fact-filled book available when I was vainly trying to understand what my generation x niece was all about during some difficult times. Furek has obviously done extensive research into this important demographic group and has produced a highly readable and informative book which examines the dynamic interplay between xer's music, drugs, and cultural mores. The various chapters provide a wealth of fascinating reading for anyone interested in this unique generational group and their influence on contemporary culture. A great book for the cultural anthropology student studying various demographic groups as well as the reader searching for entertainment and intellectual stimulation. Really enjoyed it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!! This was one wild ride!!!, January 2, 2009

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This review is from: The Death Proclamation of Generation X: A Self-Fulfilling Prophesy of Goth, Grunge and Heroin (Paperback)

Death Proclamation was one wild literary ride. A thrill a minute and my very best 2008 Christmas gift.Well written, well researched and a must read for serious grunge fans of all ages.Kurt, Layne and Andrew would be proud.