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Abstract
This essay explores the future prospects for the political influence of older Americans. Some analysts contend that the next fifty years will bring a marked increase in the political influence of the elderly. Others argue that the aged are unlikely to become a significant political influence at any time in the forseeable future. We review the relevant evidence and conclude that it is not entirely consistent with either of these positions. Our analysis suggests a third alternative, that there will be a marked increase in the political resources of the elderly, which will not necessarily translate into an increase in political influence.
Recommended Citation
Williamson, John B.; Evans, Linda; Powell, Lawrence A.; and Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
(1981)
"The Political Influence of Older Americans,"
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 8:
Iss.
4, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1588
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