Documenting the evolution of teens and media from the 1950s through 2010, this book examines the films, books, television shows, and musical artists that impacted American culture and shaped the "coming of age" experience for each generation. Presents concise content and detailed analysis written in an easy-to-understand style Provides key historical context that enables readers to more clearly understand the significance of media presentations and their tremendous impact within our culture Documents how media reflect the values and beliefs of a specific era but in some cases can also challenge these entrenched views and serve to change them