Political Science Perspectives on Aging Policy: A Policy Oriented Curriculum Component
Robert B. Hudson, Boston University
Professor and Chair, Social Welfare Policy
Introduction
This syllabus ties materials largely, but not exclusively, from political science to the field of gerontology and in particular to the needs and presence of older Americans in political life. There is both "distal" or contextual material and "proximate" policy-relevant material included. While all of the material included here is "political," not all such material comes from the pens of political scientists. Thus, items from economists, sociologists, demographers, and others are included where the contribution is of overtly political/policy relevance.
This curriculum component is offered in three parts:
