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Aging and The Life Course
Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e
Jill Quadagno, Florida State University

The Politics of Aging

Learning Objectives

After reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.

1.

What are the voting patterns and preferences of older Americans?

2.

What are the major interest groups that represent older Americans, and what have they accomplished?

3.

What social movements have older Americans participated in?

4.

What concepts have been used in debates about government spending on the aged?