From Skedaddle to Selfie
Author
Allan Metcalf (Professor Of English, Professor Of English, Macmurray College)
Selfie, slacker, groovy, teenager-these are some of the words that have emerged from the different generations in American history. This book tells the stories of these and dozens of other words that identify and characterize the generations, from skedaddle, dude, and sexy, to rock and roll, streaking, and friends with benefits.