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This book explores the heroes and villains of an entire generation of Americans — the Millennial generation, defined as people born between 1982 and 2000.<\/p>\nThis book explores the heroes and villains of an entire generation of Americans — the Millennial generation, defined as people born between 1982 and 2000.<\/p>\n
Authored by Millennial students at the University of Richmond, Heroes and Villains of the Millennial Generation<\/em><\/a> is based on a survey of 215 Millennials across the United States who were asked to list their heroes, and their villains.<\/p>\n To our surprise, a large number of people were listed as both heroes and villains.<\/strong><\/p>\n These complex individuals are the focus of this book. They are: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, parents, teachers, Edward Snowden, Batman, Mother Teresa, Severus Snape, <\/em>and Mark Zuckerberg<\/em>.<\/p>\n The questions that interested us were:<\/p>\n Heroes and Villains of the Millennial Generation<\/em> provides an analysis of Millennials’ views of heroism and villainy, drawing from current research on heroism science<\/a>. The book is now on sale at Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n “A compelling analysis of the heroic values of an entire generation.\u201d<\/span><\/strong> Here is the Table of Contents:<\/p>\n – – – – – –<\/p>\n Heroes and Villains of the Millennial Generation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Edited by Scott T. Allison<\/p>\n Foreword<\/strong><\/p>\n Brian R. Riches, Claremont Graduate University Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 1. Millennials, Heroism, and Villainy: A Confluence of Generational Moral Complexity<\/p>\n Scott T. Allison, University of Richmond Part I<\/strong><\/p>\n Entertainers<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 2. Sacrificial Heroism: Media Martyrdom for Inspiration from Kanye West<\/p>\n Matt B. Vandini, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Chapter 3. The Queen of Redemption: Kim Kardashian From Sex Tape to Female Idol<\/p>\n Kana V. Rolett, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Part II<\/strong><\/p>\n Fictional Characters<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 4. Batman as Caped Crusader: Gotham\u2019s Savior or Undoing?<\/p>\n Alyssa Lynn Ross, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Chapter 5. Turn to Page 364: Deconstructing the Complex Heroism of Severus Snape<\/p>\n Madison M. Lawrence, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Part III<\/strong><\/p>\n Nurturers<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 6. Unconditional Love and Evil Stepmothers: How Parents are Heroes and Villains<\/p>\n Rebecca M. Fischer, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Chapter 7. Do or do not, there is no try: Is your Teacher a Yoda or a Darth Sidious?<\/p>\n R. B. Forsyth, University of Richmond Part IV<\/strong><\/p>\n Politicians<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 8. Hillary Clinton: A Controversial Lady of Firsts<\/p>\n Rebecca L. Nguyen, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Chapter 9. Donald Trump: Man of Charisma, Man of Insults<\/p>\n Sandy Yu, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Part V<\/strong><\/p>\n Social Changers<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 10. Mark Zuckerberg: Social Connector or Privacy Violator?<\/p>\n Zihao Liu, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Chapter 11. Mother Teresa\u2019s Empire of Charity<\/p>\n Stephanie M. Ha , University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n Chapter 12. The Whistleblowing of Edward Snowden: Heroic Self-Sacrifice or Villainous Betrayal?<\/p>\n Arianna M. Guillard, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This book explores the heroes and villains of an entire generation of Americans — the Millennial generation, defined as people born between 1982 and 2000. Authored by Millennial students at the University of Richmond, Heroes and Villains of the Millennial Generation is based on a survey of 215 Millennials across the United States who were … Continue reading Heroes and Villains of the Millennial Generation<\/span> \n
\n\u2013 Professor Robert A. Giacalone, Ray Smiley Chair in Business Ethics and Director of the Ginn Institute for Social Responsibility at John Carroll University.
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