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Peer reviewedAmenta, Edwin; And Others – American Journal of Sociology, 1992
Examines the Depression era Townsend Movement that pressed for old age pensions. Compares this movement with a model social movement to explore what facilitates the development of movements and what determines their success or failure. Concludes that the political mediation model explains successes as reinforced political action with strong member…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Older Adults, Policy Formation, Political Influences
