The Mindset Lists of American History

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Snapshots of the U.S.'s last nine generations—from the creators of the Mindset List media sensation. Each August, the Mindset List highlights cultural touchstones shaping the lives of incoming college students. This book extends that approach to illustrate the experiences of every American generation since 1880, showcasing the remarkable shifts in what has been deemed "normal." Regardless of your generational mindset, this work offers an entertaining and insightful tool for understanding the unique perspectives of Americans over more than 150 years. The authors present what has been "always" or "never" true for ten generations of American high school graduates, starting with the class of 1898 and ending speculatively with the class of 2026. Examples include: - For the class of 1898, the Sears catalog has always been the best way to buy something cheaply from afar. - For the class of 1918, punch cards have always been used to control textile looms. - For the class of 1931, receiving books via parcel post has always been possible. - For the class of 1944, cars have always had radios. - For the class of 1957, air conditioning in cars has always been standard. - For the class of 1970, adjustable showerheads have always existed. - For the class of 1983, the Commodore 64 has always been the bestselling personal computer. - For the class of 1996, test tube conception has always been an option. - For the class of 2009, albums have