Gray Panthers

Gray Panthers offers a sweeping yet intimate view of one of the most important yet misunderstood social movements in the United States after the Second World War. As someone who, like the author, worked closely with and was shaped by these 'wrinkled radicals,' it is clear to me that we owe the Gray Panthers a huge debt of gratitude for shaking up the way we view aging and older people in America. Sanjek has made a lasting contribution to the annals of aging and social history by capturing this fascinating story in all of its colorful and at times zany detail. * Stephen McConnell, The Atlantic Philanthropies * Gray Panthers makes a substantial contribution to the literature of aging, social movements, and U.S. history. * Renée Rose Shield, Director, Resource Center for Geriatrics Education, Brown University * This book is an original and unique contribution to the literature on the Gray Panthers and will be a definitive resource for anyone interested in its organization, its leadership, or its impact on legislative policy. * Maria D. Vesperi, New College of Florida * A fascinating study of the radical grassroots organization that had, as its founder stated, 'success out of proportion to our numbers.' * <i>Peace Studies</i> * Roger Sanjek's book is a personal-and heartfelt-memoir of the activities and philosophy of the Gray Panthers, a political, economic, and social justice advocacy group that has often focused on elderly issues from its formation to the present. * <i>American Historical Review</i> * An important contribution. . . . Roger Sanjek examines Gray Panther activism for over four decades-their leadership, purpose, organizing, and networking. * <i>American Anthropologist</i> *