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Albrecht, Stan L.; Geertsen, H. Reed – Social Science Quarterly, 1978
Examines a statewide sample of Utah residents and their elected state representatives in terms of their respective support of land use planning over several months before, during, and after the defeat of a state land use act. Finds that models developed from classic democratic theory are generally ineffective in accounting for the relationships…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Land Use, Legislators
Seiter, Margaret M. – 1984
This guide for changing public opinion concerning physical education is divided into four sections: The first, "Setting the Stage" tells how the various governments are organized, and the processes which turn public opinion into public policy. Future trends in the federal, state, and local role in funding public education are discussed. An…
Descriptors: Activism, Advocacy, Change Strategies, Citizen Participation
Nowlan, James Dunlap – 1976
Focus in this book is on the years 1969 to 1972, a period in which the substantial good will existing between higher education and state capitols became strained by budget conflict and student unrest. Decisional case analyses are provided of the budgeting process, state aid to private colleges and community colleges, student unrest legislation,…
Descriptors: Activism, Bibliographies, Budgeting, Community Colleges