The Channels of Student Activism
How the Left and Right Are Winning (and Losing) in Campus Politics Today
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This book explores the dynamics of student activism on college campuses in the US, examining how both left-wing and right-wing students engage in political activities.
It analyzes the organizational structures and support systems that shape their activism, revealing how these factors influence their strategies and effectiveness.
The authors use case studies and interviews to illustrate the different approaches taken by left and right-wing student groups, highlighting the contrasting ways they mobilize students and pursue their political goals.
The book also examines the role of universities in shaping student political engagement and the broader implications for American politics.
The study reveals significant differences in the organizational structures and support systems available to left-leaning and right-leaning student groups, impacting their mobilization strategies and long-term political engagement.
It analyzes the organizational structures and support systems that shape their activism, revealing how these factors influence their strategies and effectiveness.
The authors use case studies and interviews to illustrate the different approaches taken by left and right-wing student groups, highlighting the contrasting ways they mobilize students and pursue their political goals.
The book also examines the role of universities in shaping student political engagement and the broader implications for American politics.
The study reveals significant differences in the organizational structures and support systems available to left-leaning and right-leaning student groups, impacting their mobilization strategies and long-term political engagement.