The social sciences rely more on the comparative method than on
experimental data mainly because the latter is difficult to acquire
amongst human populations. The International Social Survey
Programme has played a pioneering role in creating and sustaining
methodologically-sophisticated mass attitude surveys across the
globe. Starting in 1984 with five nations, it now encompasses
forty-five nations spread over five continents, each administering
an identical annual survey to a random sample of their population.
Analyses of the data or descriptions of the methodology already
appear in over 3,000 publications. This book contains new
contributions from three dozen eminent scholars who analyse and
compare the perceptions and attitudes of citizens across all five
continents, nations and over time. Subjects range from inequality
and the role of the state; ethnic, national and global identities;
the changing relevance of religion, beliefs and practices; gender
roles, family values and work orientations; household and society.
Some chapters focus on methodological issues; others focus on
substantive findings. This book sets new standards for
cross-cultural research.
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