How Policies Make Citizens: Senior Political Activism and the American Welfare State

by Andrea Louise Campbell

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Some groups participate in politics more than others. Why? And does it matter for policy outcomes? In this richly detailed and fluidly written book, Andrea Campbell argues that democratic participation and public policy powerfully reinforce each other. Through a case study of senior citizens in the United States and their political activity around Social Security, she shows how highly participatory groups get their policy preferences fulfilled,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0691122504

ISBN13:9780691122502

Release Date:February 2005

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:229 Pages

Weight:0.84 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Civics & Citizenship Education & Reference Elections & Political Process Political Advocacy Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Public Policy Social Policy Social Science Social Sciences Social Security Specific Topics

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