Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Tropman, John E. Public policy opinion and the elderly, 1952-1978. (Contributions to the study of aging. ISSN 0732-085X ; no. 6) Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Aged-- United States--Attitudes--Longitudinal studies. 2. United States--Social policy--Public opinion--Longitudinal studies. 3. United States-- Economic policy--Public opinion--Longitudinal studies. 4. Public opinion--United States--Longitudinal studies. I. Title. II. Series. HQ1064.U5T76 1987 305.2'6'0973 86-27150 ISBN 0-313-25432-X (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) Copyright © 1987 by John E. Tropman All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 86-27150 ISBN: 0-313-25432-X ISSN: 0732-085X First published in 1987 Greenwood Press, Inc. 88 Post Road West Westport, Connecticut 06881 Printed in the United States of America ∞ + ⃝™ The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |