<P> The term acquired its modern definition after the release of Generation X : Tales for an Accelerated Culture , a 1991 novel written by Canadian author Douglas Coupland . Demographer Neil Howe noted the delay in naming this demographic cohort saying , `` Over 30 years after their birthday , they did n't have a name . I think that 's germane . '' Previously , the cohort had been referred to as Post-Boomers , Baby Busters , New Lost Generation , latchkey kids , MTV Generation , and the 13th Generation ( the 13th generation since American independence ) . </P>
<P> The term acquired its modern definition after the release of Generation X : Tales for an Accelerated Culture , a 1991 novel written by Canadian author Douglas Coupland . Demographer Neil Howe noted the delay in naming this demographic cohort saying , `` Over 30 years after their birthday , they did n't have a name . I think that 's germane . '' Previously , the cohort had been referred to as Post-Boomers , Baby Busters , New Lost Generation , latchkey kids , MTV Generation , and the 13th Generation ( the 13th generation since American independence ) . </P>
where did the term generation x come from
where did the term generation x come from
after the release of Generation X : Tales for an Accelerated Culture
after the release of Generation X : Tales for an Accelerated Culture