The Political Participation of Older People in Europe: The Greying of our Democracies

Goerres, A.

The first comparative analysis of the political behaviour of older people, using evidence from 20+ European democracies. In contrast to younger people across European societies, older people do not behave uniformly. For political participation in later life, it matters where and when individuals have grown up and in which country they become old.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-03-26

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230220522

DOI: 10.1057/9780230233959

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 217