"This is an indispensable book to understanding the transformation
of American culture on the basis of solid evidence and rigorous
methodology. It demonstrates the usefulness of social science to
clarify the fundamental debates, which have been obscured by
ideology and prejudice. It should be required reading in
universities around the world."--Manuel Castells, Professor of
Communication and Wallis Annenberg Chair in Communication
Technology and Society, University of Southern California
"This is by far the most complete and comprehensive empirical
examination of the topic. A significant contribution to the
field."--John H. Evans, University of California, San Diego
""America's Crisis of Values" is the most sophisticated account
we have of opinion and value polarization in cross-national
perspective. Clear, accessible, and loaded with evidence, it makes
a uniquely valuable contribution by placing the U.S. case in a much
broader context; distinguishing polarization of values from
polarization of policy preferences (and demonstrating how
surprisingly weak is the link between the two); and by showing
where each has been growing or declining around the world. This
book is required reading for any social scientist concerned with
the "culture wasr" and the issues surrounding themt."--Paul
DiMaggio, Princeton University
"Amid continuing speculation about culture wars and an erosion
of traditional values, Wayne Baker has produced a valuable study
grounded in an extensive examination of empirical data. Optimists
and pessimists alike should read this book carefully--for both will
find surprises that challenge their preconceived ideas."--Robert
Wuthnow, Princeton University
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