ABSTRACT
The term intergenerational space is most commonly understood to denote a site that has been designed for the purpose of facilitating and promoting interaction between members of different generational groups. This introduction considers the study of intergenerational space within a wider academic context with a discussion of key themes that cross-cut many of the chapters in this book, and overviews the thematic organization of the book and contributions of each chapter. The book considers how individual and collective memories are constructed, transmitted and contested intergenerationally. It also considers the intergenerational negotiation of values, beliefs and politics, and highlights the valuable intergenerational dialogue generated by the research as an example of community work that connects generations in an attempt to 'end racism in a generation'. The book shows how different generations engage with each other in the realms of economic production and social reproduction. It focuses specifically on intergenerationality and the process of ageing.
