Theda Skocpol Professions : SociologistBorn : May 4, 1947 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Theda Skocpol Autonomous state actions will regularly take forms that attempt to reinforce the authority, political longevity, and social control of the state. Theda Skocpol politicalactionphilosophy The timing & characteristics of state intervention affect not only organizational tactics and strategies, but the content and definition of interest itself... Some scholars have directly stressed that state interventions create corporatist forms... the formation, let alone the political capabilities, of such purely socioeconomic phenomena as interest groups and classes depends in significant measure on the structures and activities of the very states the social actors, in turn, seek to influence. Theda Skocpol politicalclassphilosophy Why do Americans find government so baffling and irritating-even though many of us depend on public programs for a secure retirement, an affordable mortgage, or a college loan? In this timely and important book, political scientist Suzanne Mettler explains how the United States has come to rely on hidden, indirect policies that privilege special interests but puzzle regular citizens. American democracy can do better, and she shows how. Politicians and the public alike have much to learn from her brilliant and engaging analysis. Theda Skocpol collegeretirementbook The parties are going to be competing for the doctor vote, it will probably help them to be influential. Theda Skocpol health-news This trend is going to be pretty lasting, and I think David Rothman are going to see a gradual creep in the direction of the Democrats for a while. Theda Skocpol health-news Similar Authors Bruno Latour sociologist Alice S Rossi sociologist Beatrice Webb sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein sociologist Barrington Moore, Jr. sociologist Hubert M. Blalock sociologistAll Authors
