This collection of essays brings together young writers, mostly in their 20s, to reflect upon the possibilities and problems of being young in the late 20th century. Topics covered include: New Labour and generation X; the disconnection of young people from the mainstream and especially economic life; the cultural politics of dance, techno and ecstacy; the identifications and narratives of young Britons of African and South Asian descent; and young politics, from trade unions and political parties to DÌY. The book e×plores the nature of generational differences, similarities and connection.