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Political activism

Title
Political activism [electronic resource] / Tom Lansford, book editor.
Publication
Detroit : Greenhaven Press : Thomson / Gale c2008.

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Additional Authors
Lansford, Tom.
Description
1 online resource (131 p.)
Series Statement
At issue
Uniform Title
Political activism (Online)
Subject
  • Pressure groups > United States
  • Political activists > United States
  • Social advocacy > United States
  • Political violence > United States
  • Social action > United States
  • United States > Politics and government > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-124) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The government should support activism through funding and policy / John M. Bridgeland, Stephen Goldsmith, and Leslie Lenkowsky -- The government shouldn't support activism through funding and policy / Eliza Newlin Carney -- Grassroots organizations are key to successful political campaigns / Bridget Hunter -- Outsourced activism has limited impact on political campaigns / Dana R. Fisher -- Internet activism has revolutionized politics / Laura D'Amelio -- The internet has revolutionized political campaigns / Michael Cornfield -- Student activism has dramatically affected American politics / Glenn Omatsu -- Student activism has waned in the United States / Doug Pennington -- Activism has been crucial for the environmental movement / Mark Hertsgaard -- Activists can go too far using violence and illegal means to achieve their aims / John J. Miller -- Baranski -- Activism is most effective as a grassroots movement / Hilda Kurtz -- Activism is best when gassroot organizations work with local officials / John Baranski.
LCCN
2007032386
OCLC
ssj0001074821
Title
Political activism [electronic resource] / Tom Lansford, book editor.
Imprint
Detroit : Greenhaven Press : Thomson / Gale c2008.
Series
At issue
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-124) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Lansford, Tom.
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