Political Activists in America - The Identity Construction Model of Political Participation

About the author

Nathan Teske has a PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He works for Catholic Charities in Oregon.

Summary

Argues that active involvement in politics can be deeply fulfilling to the individual, and that the construction of identity for all activists is both about morality and about what one wants for oneself. Includes interviews with environmental, social justice, and pro-life activists.

Product details

• Authors: Nathan (El Programa Hispano-Catholic Charaties) Teske, Teske Nathan
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.01.2009
• EAN: 9780271035468
• ISBN: 978-0-271-03546-8
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Political activism, United States of America, USA, Political activism / Political engagement