Reviews
"The strength of this book lies . . . in its careful analysis of a very wide range of largely quantitative data. Wuthnow is bitingly critical of sociologists of religion--particularly rational choice theorists--whose work is long on theory and short on evidence. This volume exemplifies the opposite--long on evidence, shorter on theory and explanation." ---Linda Woodhead, Religion Journal, Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion. ---Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, "Robert Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion." ---Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X., "The strength of this book lies . . . in its careful analysis of a very wide range of largely quantitative data. Wuthnow is bitingly critical of sociologists of religion--particularly rational choice theorists--whose work is long on theory and short on evidence. This volume exemplifies the opposite--long on evidence, shorter on theory and explanation." --Linda Woodhead, Religion Journal, This is an interesting book. . . . The object lesson in the skillful analysis of survey data is instructive, and the call to focus more analysis on young adults (especially this generation of young adults) is timely and thoughtful. ---Anthony J. Filipovitch, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, "Wuthnow's text is a refreshing read. . . . [He] does an excellent job of addressing the cultural shifts that explain why it is the case the young adults are less involved in religious institutions. As a macrolevel study, he astutely ties personal level practices to larger social forces, and tacitly employs the sociological imagination--a skill that non-academic readers could find informative."-- Katrina C. Hoop, International Review of Modern Sociology, " After the Baby Boomers is a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon." --Kenda Creasy Dean, Theology Today, "Robert Wuthnow, [a] distinguished sociologist of religion...focuses on...a group that is not just the harbinger of the future but that already constitutes about half the country's adult population. Wuthnow has a great deal to say about marriage, weddings, marital happiness and parenting [and] describes modest changes in worship services and programs that might help congregations engage young adults, especially unmarried ones." ---Peter Steinfels, New York Times, Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study...After the Baby Boomersis a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today. -- Patton Dodd, Shambhala Sun, " After the Baby Boomers is a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon." ---Kenda Creasy Dean, Theology Today, "[This book provides] a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends." --Brian D. McLaren, Christian Century, Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book,After the Baby Boomersthat looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice., Robert Wuthnow, [a] distinguished sociologist of religion...focuses on...a group that is not just the harbinger of the future but that already constitutes about half the country's adult population. Wuthnow has a great deal to say about marriage, weddings, marital happiness and parenting [and] describes modest changes in worship services and programs that might help congregations engage young adults, especially unmarried ones. ---Peter Steinfels, New York Times, Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study... After the Baby Boomers is a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today., "In a volume sure to change how pundits and clergy think about religion in the contemporary U.S., prolific Princeton sociologist Wuthnow assembles and analyzes a vast amount of data about the religious lives of Americans aged 21 to 45... Wuthnow argues that our society provides lots of structural support for children and teens, but leaves younger adults to fend for themselves during the decades when they're making crucial decisions about family and work. Though long passages of dense statistics make for a sometimes clunky read, this book is terrifically important." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), "Wuthnow's book stands out as a timely, comprehensive, and thoughtful effort. Mixing a tremendous amount of empirical survey evidence with detailed qualitative interviews, the book covers a lot of ground, including emerging issues pertaining to immigration and new technology. Posing a number of smart questions that are ripe for political science answers, it is a sophisticated and yet accessible commentary on the future of American religion that is more than deserving of a place on bookshelves." ---Anand Edward Sokhey, Cambridge Journals, "Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study... After the Baby Boomers is a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today." ---Patton Dodd, Shambhala Sun, Wuthnow's book stands out as a timely, comprehensive, and thoughtful effort. Mixing a tremendous amount of empirical survey evidence with detailed qualitative interviews, the book covers a lot of ground, including emerging issues pertaining to immigration and new technology. Posing a number of smart questions that are ripe for political science answers, it is a sophisticated and yet accessible commentary on the future of American religion that is more than deserving of a place on bookshelves., After the Baby Boomers is a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon., "As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new book After the Baby Boomers ...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast." ---Martin Marty, Sightings, "Christian leaders who are ready for change will not find a prescription or program in After the Baby Boomers . What they will find is a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. And they will find something else: a sympathetic voice speaking on behalf of young adults who are highly interested in God, highly in need of guidance and support, highly networked and networkable, highly available to be equipped for vital mission, and largely uninspired by what churches are currently doing...I find myself even more eager to be part of the solution to the problems raised by Wuthnow. Much is at stake."-- Brian McLaren, Christian Century, [This book provides] a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. -- Brian D. McLaren, Christian Century, "Wuthnow's text is a refreshing read. . . . [He] does an excellent job of addressing the cultural shifts that explain why it is the case the young adults are less involved in religious institutions. As a macrolevel study, he astutely ties personal level practices to larger social forces, and tacitly employs the sociological imagination--a skill that non-academic readers could find informative." --Katrina C. Hoop, International Review of Modern Sociology, "The strength of this book lies . . . in its careful analysis of a very wide range of largely quantitative data. Wuthnow is bitingly critical of sociologists of religion--particularly rational choice theorists--whose work is long on theory and short on evidence. This volume exemplifies the opposite--long on evidence, shorter on theory and explanation."-- Linda Woodhead, Religion Journal, "In a volume sure to change how pundits and clergy think about religion in the contemporary U.S., prolific Princeton sociologist Wuthnow assembles and analyzes a vast amount of data about the religious lives of Americans aged 21 to 45... Wuthnow argues that our society provides lots of structural support for children and teens, but leaves younger adults to fend for themselves during the decades when they're making crucial decisions about family and work. Though long passages of dense statistics make for a sometimes clunky read, this book is terrifically important."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review), Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study...After the Baby Boomersis a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today., The strength of this book lies . . . in its careful analysis of a very wide range of largely quantitative data. Wuthnow is bitingly critical of sociologists of religion--particularly rational choice theorists--whose work is long on theory and short on evidence. This volume exemplifies the opposite--long on evidence, shorter on theory and explanation., "Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study... After the Baby Boomers is a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today."-- Patton Dodd, Shambhala Sun, "This is an interesting book. . . . The object lesson in the skillful analysis of survey data is instructive, and the call to focus more analysis on young adults (especially this generation of young adults) is timely and thoughtful." --Anthony J. Filipovitch, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study... After the Baby Boomers is a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today. ---Patton Dodd, Shambhala Sun, Wuthnow's text is a refreshing read. . . . [He] does an excellent job of addressing the cultural shifts that explain why it is the case the young adults are less involved in religious institutions. As a macrolevel study, he astutely ties personal level practices to larger social forces, and tacitly employs the sociological imagination--a skill that non-academic readers could find informative. ---Katrina C. Hoop, International Review of Modern Sociology, "[This book provides] a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends."-- Brian D. McLaren, Christian Century, "Wuthnow's book stands out as a timely, comprehensive, and thoughtful effort. Mixing a tremendous amount of empirical survey evidence with detailed qualitative interviews, the book covers a lot of ground, including emerging issues pertaining to immigration and new technology. Posing a number of smart questions that are ripe for political science answers, it is a sophisticated and yet accessible commentary on the future of American religion that is more than deserving of a place on bookshelves."-- Anand Edward Sokhey, Cambridge Journals, "In a volume sure to change how pundits and clergy think about religion in the contemporary U.S., prolific Princeton sociologist Wuthnow assembles and analyzes a vast amount of data about the religious lives of Americans aged 21 to 45... Wuthnow argues that our society provides lots of structural support for children and teens, but leaves younger adults to fend for themselves during the decades when theyre making crucial decisions about family and work. Though long passages of dense statistics make for a sometimes clunky read, this book is terrifically important."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review), Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X. -- Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, "Christian leaders who are ready for change will not find a prescription or program in After the Baby Boomers . What they will find is a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. And they will find something else: a sympathetic voice speaking on behalf of young adults who are highly interested in God, highly in need of guidance and support, highly networked and networkable, highly available to be equipped for vital mission, and largely uninspired by what churches are currently doing...I find myself even more eager to be part of the solution to the problems raised by Wuthnow. Much is at stake." ---Brian McLaren, Christian Century, Wuthnow's book stands out as a timely, comprehensive, and thoughtful effort. Mixing a tremendous amount of empirical survey evidence with detailed qualitative interviews, the book covers a lot of ground, including emerging issues pertaining to immigration and new technology. Posing a number of smart questions that are ripe for political science answers, it is a sophisticated and yet accessible commentary on the future of American religion that is more than deserving of a place on bookshelves. ---Anand Edward Sokhey, Cambridge Journals, Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X. ---Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new book After the Baby Boomers ...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast., "Robert Wuthnow, [a] distinguished sociologist of religion...focuses on...a group that is not just the harbinger of the future but that already constitutes about half the country's adult population. Wuthnow has a great deal to say about marriage, weddings, marital happiness and parenting [and] describes modest changes in worship services and programs that might help congregations engage young adults, especially unmarried ones."-- Peter Steinfels, New York Times, "Robert Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion."-- Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, Robert Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion. ---Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, "This book is a contribution for church leaders and others concerned about young adults and their involvements in organized religion. The data are new and valuable and shed new insights into the intricacies of religious commitment in our society. There is no other book I am aware of quite like this one." --Wade Clark Roof, author of Spiritual Marketplace: Baby Boomers and the Remaking of American Religion, "Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America. After the Baby Boomers offers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront." ---Andrew Root, Word & World, Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America. After the Baby Boomers offers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront. -- Andrew Root, Word & World, "Christian leaders who are ready for change will not find a prescription or program in After the Baby Boomers . What they will find is a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. And they will find something else: a sympathetic voice speaking on behalf of young adults who are highly interested in God, highly in need of guidance and support, highly networked and networkable, highly available to be equipped for vital mission, and largely uninspired by what churches are currently doing...I find myself even more eager to be part of the solution to the problems raised by Wuthnow. Much is at stake." --Brian McLaren, Christian Century, As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new bookAfter the Baby Boomers...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast., "Wuthnow's book stands out as a timely, comprehensive, and thoughtful effort. Mixing a tremendous amount of empirical survey evidence with detailed qualitative interviews, the book covers a lot of ground, including emerging issues pertaining to immigration and new technology. Posing a number of smart questions that are ripe for political science answers, it is a sophisticated and yet accessible commentary on the future of American religion that is more than deserving of a place on bookshelves." --Anand Edward Sokhey, Cambridge Journals, "This is an interesting book. . . . The object lesson in the skillful analysis of survey data is instructive, and the call to focus more analysis on young adults (especially this generation of young adults) is timely and thoughtful."-- Anthony J. Filipovitch, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book, After the Baby Boomers that looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice. ---David Brooks, New York Times, "This is an interesting book. . . . The object lesson in the skillful analysis of survey data is instructive, and the call to focus more analysis on young adults (especially this generation of young adults) is timely and thoughtful." ---Anthony J. Filipovitch, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study... After the Baby Boomers is a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today. -- Patton Dodd, Shambhala Sun, "Interesting and illuminating. There is a great deal of anxiety about the future of the church and its relation to young adults. This book speaks to those concerns, provides some sound empirical data for people to chew on, and will be often referenced." --Christian Smith, coauthor of Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers, Christian leaders who are ready for change will not find a prescription or program inAfter the Baby Boomers. What they will find is a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. And they will find something else: a sympathetic voice speaking on behalf of young adults who are highly interested in God, highly in need of guidance and support, highly networked and networkable, highly available to be equipped for vital mission, and largely uninspired by what churches are currently doing...I find myself even more eager to be part of the solution to the problems raised by Wuthnow. Much is at stake., Wuthnow's book stands out as a timely, comprehensive, and thoughtful effort. Mixing a tremendous amount of empirical survey evidence with detailed qualitative interviews, the book covers a lot of ground, including emerging issues pertaining to immigration and new technology. Posing a number of smart questions that are ripe for political science answers, it is a sophisticated and yet accessible commentary on the future of American religion that is more than deserving of a place on bookshelves. -- Anand Edward Sokhey, Cambridge Journals, "Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion."-- Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, The strength of this book lies . . . in its careful analysis of a very wide range of largely quantitative data. Wuthnow is bitingly critical of sociologists of religion--particularly rational choice theorists--whose work is long on theory and short on evidence. This volume exemplifies the opposite--long on evidence, shorter on theory and explanation. -- Linda Woodhead, Religion Journal, Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion. -- Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new bookAfter the Baby Boomers...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast. -- Martin Marty, Sightings, As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new book After the Baby Boomers ...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast. -- Martin Marty, Sightings, "Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion." ---Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, "Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book, After the Baby Boomers that looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice." --David Brooks, New York Times, "Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book, After the Baby Boomers that looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice."-- David Brooks, New York Times, "As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new book After the Baby Boomers ...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast." --Martin Marty, Sightings, "Wuthnow's text is a refreshing read. . . . [He] does an excellent job of addressing the cultural shifts that explain why it is the case the young adults are less involved in religious institutions. As a macrolevel study, he astutely ties personal level practices to larger social forces, and tacitly employs the sociological imagination--a skill that non-academic readers could find informative." ---Katrina C. Hoop, International Review of Modern Sociology, [This book provides] a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends., The strength of this book lies . . . in its careful analysis of a very wide range of largely quantitative data. Wuthnow is bitingly critical of sociologists of religion--particularly rational choice theorists--whose work is long on theory and short on evidence. This volume exemplifies the opposite--long on evidence, shorter on theory and explanation. ---Linda Woodhead, Religion Journal, "[This book provides] a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends." ---Brian D. McLaren, Christian Century, Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book,After the Baby Boomersthat looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice. -- David Brooks, New York Times, " After the Baby Boomers is a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon."-- Kenda Creasy Dean, Theology Today, "Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion." --Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book, After the Baby Boomers that looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice., Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America. After the Baby Boomers offers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront., Robert Wuthnow, [a] distinguished sociologist of religion...focuses on...a group that is not just the harbinger of the future but that already constitutes about half the country's adult population. Wuthnow has a great deal to say about marriage, weddings, marital happiness and parenting [and] describes modest changes in worship services and programs that might help congregations engage young adults, especially unmarried ones., In a volume sure to change how pundits and clergy think about religion in the contemporary U.S., prolific Princeton sociologist Wuthnow assembles and analyzes a vast amount of data about the religious lives of Americans aged 21 to 45... Wuthnow argues that our society provides lots of structural support for children and teens, but leaves younger adults to fend for themselves during the decades when they're making crucial decisions about family and work. Though long passages of dense statistics make for a sometimes clunky read, this book is terrifically important. -- Publishers Weekly, "Wuthnow shares the concerns of religious and spiritual leaders because...he understands the great benefits religion provides society...[A] precise study... After the Baby Boomers is a work of social science [that paints] a detailed picture of the lives of young adults today." --Patton Dodd, Shambhala Sun, "Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book, After the Baby Boomers that looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice." ---David Brooks, New York Times, Robert Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion., Christian leaders who are ready for change will not find a prescription or program in After the Baby Boomers . What they will find is a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. And they will find something else: a sympathetic voice speaking on behalf of young adults who are highly interested in God, highly in need of guidance and support, highly networked and networkable, highly available to be equipped for vital mission, and largely uninspired by what churches are currently doing...I find myself even more eager to be part of the solution to the problems raised by Wuthnow. Much is at stake. ---Brian McLaren, Christian Century, Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book,After the Baby Boomers, and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X. -- Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, In a volume sure to change how pundits and clergy think about religion in the contemporary U.S., prolific Princeton sociologist Wuthnow assembles and analyzes a vast amount of data about the religious lives of Americans aged 21 to 45... Wuthnow argues that our society provides lots of structural support for children and teens, but leaves younger adults to fend for themselves during the decades when they're making crucial decisions about family and work. Though long passages of dense statistics make for a sometimes clunky read, this book is terrifically important., Robert Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion. -- Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, Christian leaders who are ready for change will not find a prescription or program in After the Baby Boomers . What they will find is a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. And they will find something else: a sympathetic voice speaking on behalf of young adults who are highly interested in God, highly in need of guidance and support, highly networked and networkable, highly available to be equipped for vital mission, and largely uninspired by what churches are currently doing...I find myself even more eager to be part of the solution to the problems raised by Wuthnow. Much is at stake. -- Brian McLaren, Christian Century, [This book provides] a challenge to think more broadly about the future of the church, assisted by a leading sociologist's analysis of current trends. ---Brian D. McLaren, Christian Century, "Open any page of Robert Wuthnows latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X."-- Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Wuthnow's text is a refreshing read. . . . [He] does an excellent job of addressing the cultural shifts that explain why it is the case the young adults are less involved in religious institutions. As a macrolevel study, he astutely ties personal level practices to larger social forces, and tacitly employs the sociological imagination--a skill that non-academic readers could find informative. -- Katrina C. Hoop, International Review of Modern Sociology, After the Baby Boomersis a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon. -- Kenda Creasy Dean, Theology Today, "Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America. After the Baby Boomers offers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront." --Andrew Root, Word & World, As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new book After the Baby Boomers ...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast. ---Martin Marty, Sightings, Robert Wuthnow, [a] distinguished sociologist of religion...focuses on...a group that is not just the harbinger of the future but that already constitutes about half the country's adult population. Wuthnow has a great deal to say about marriage, weddings, marital happiness and parenting [and] describes modest changes in worship services and programs that might help congregations engage young adults, especially unmarried ones. -- Peter Steinfels, New York Times, "Robert Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion." --Matthew T. Loveland, Catholic Books Review, "As generations pass and distance grows, so do the values which issues from the body of believers gathered in...the church...Robert Wuthnow's important new book After the Baby Boomers ...is a potential wake-up signal, an alarm blast."-- Martin Marty, Sightings, Wuthnow's text is a refreshing read. . . . [He] does an excellent job of addressing the cultural shifts that explain why it is the case the young adults are less involved in religious institutions. As a macrolevel study, he astutely ties personal level practices to larger social forces, and tacitly employs the sociological imagination--a skill that non-academic readers could find informative., Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America. After the Baby Boomers offers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront. ---Andrew Root, Word & World, Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America.After the Baby Boomersoffers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront., After the Baby Boomers is a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon. -- Kenda Creasy Dean, Theology Today, After the Baby Boomersis a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon., "Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X."-- Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, "Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X." --Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, This is an interesting book. . . . The object lesson in the skillful analysis of survey data is instructive, and the call to focus more analysis on young adults (especially this generation of young adults) is timely and thoughtful., This is an interesting book. . . . The object lesson in the skillful analysis of survey data is instructive, and the call to focus more analysis on young adults (especially this generation of young adults) is timely and thoughtful. -- Anthony J. Filipovitch, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, "Every generation is different, and in the post-boomers we have one that is as different as it gets. For those of us who care deeply about addressing the spiritual needs of this 'next wave,' Robert Wuthnow has given us an indispensable guide in this important book." --Richard J. Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, "Robert Wuthnow, [a] distinguished sociologist of religion...focuses on...a group that is not just the harbinger of the future but that already constitutes about half the country's adult population. Wuthnow has a great deal to say about marriage, weddings, marital happiness and parenting [and] describes modest changes in worship services and programs that might help congregations engage young adults, especially unmarried ones." --Peter Steinfels, New York Times, "Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America. After the Baby Boomers offers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront."-- Andrew Root, Word & World, "Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book, After the Baby Boomers , and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X." ---Michelle Dillon, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, After the Baby Boomers is a dense but fascinating read; I had trouble deciding which chapters not to assign to my classes. . . . Every chapter of this book contains questions churches and religious leaders must face--and soon. ---Kenda Creasy Dean, Theology Today, Robert Wuthnow of Princeton has just published a tremendously valuable book, After the Baby Boomers that looks at young adulthood through the prism of religious practice. -- David Brooks, New York Times, Princeton University's Robert Wuthnow, the most distinguished sociologist of religion in America today, has presented a timely and important text for pastors and those who are concerned about the future of religious communities in America.After the Baby Boomersoffers pastors and church leaders an important text to ponder. Wuthnow places his finger on many issues that the church must confront. -- Andrew Root, Word & World, Open any page of Robert Wuthnow's latest book,After the Baby Boomers, and you are sure to find a nugget of data that will add nuance to some of the well-worn assumptions about he religious lives of the so-called Generation X., Wuthnow has analyzed an impressive array of data and provided a thought provoking argument about the future, and the present, of American religion.
