Stella M. Rouse is Professor in the Department of Government and Politics, Director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement, and Associate Director of the Critical Issues Poll at the University of Maryland. Jared McDonald is Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington. Richard N. Engstrom is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. Michael J. Hanmer is Professor in the Department of Government and Politics and Research Director for the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement at the University of Maryland. Roberto González is Professor of Social Psychology at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Principal Investigator at the Centre for Social Conflict and Cohesion Studies (COES; ANID/FONDAP 15130009), and Associated Researcher at the Center for Intercultural and Indigenous Research (CIIR; ANID/FONDAP 15110006). Siugmin Lay is Assistant Research Professor at the Centro de Medición, MIDE UC, at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Daniel Miranda is Assistant Research Professor at the Centro de Medición, MIDE UC, at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Associated Researcher at the Centre for Social Conflicts and Cohesion Studies (COES; ANID/FONDAP 15130009), and Principal Investigator of ANID/FONDECYT N°11190508.
Citizens of the World sets the record straight about the much-discussed, oft-maligned Millennial Generation. Unlike most discussions of generational differences, these authors rely on data, not anecdotes, and thus separate fact from fiction. Far from the common caricature of shallow slackers, this ground-breaking study convincingly shows that Millennials are cosmopolitan, tech-savvy, and civically engaged. The kids are alright. * David Campbell, Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy, University of Notre Dame * Citizens of the World shatters many preconceptions about Millennials being less politically motivated and savvy than older generations. Using a robust survey of 8 nations, the authors show authoritatively that Millennials, both here and abroad, care deeply about politics, are heavily invested in their local communities and involved in political organizations, and embody more empathy than older citizens. An important work for understanding what the political future entails! * Melissa Deckman, Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs, Washington College * Citizens of the World offers an ambitious exploration of the identities, news consumption patterns, political behaviors, and civic activities of Millennials and non-Millennials. Using surveys fielded in eight countries, touching all six continents permanently inhabited by humans, Citizens of the World finds that Millennials have developed a uniquely global identity and argues that this identity may prove critical in addressing the massive social and political issues that confront our changing world. * Cindy D. Kam, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University *