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What explains differing levels of support for democracy in
postauthoritarian countries? Do young people value democracy simply
because they have grown up with it? Or do older generations, having
experienced the alternative, value democracy more highly? Does the
socialization of new generations into the norms of democratic
citizenship herald the normalization of democratic governance? Or
have frustrations with political corruption and economic stagnation
led to the rejection of democracy or, at a minimum, the view that
it is irrelevant? These questions are at the heart of this
groundbreaking study of the impact of generational change on
support for democracy and opposition to authoritarian rule in
countries and regions around the world.
Terrorism and torture are twin evils that have dominated news
headlines - particularly since the horrifying events of 9/11. In
this thought-provoking volume, scholars from a diverse range of
disciplines examine the complex motivational and situational
factors contributing to terrorist acts and state-sponsored torture,
and the potential linkage between those two heinous human
behaviors. They also consider the strategies that might reduce the
threat of future terrorist acts, and the perceived necessity to
engage in morally reprehensible - and often illegal - torture
practices. With its integrated synthesis of contemporary theories
and research on the complex dynamics of the terrorism-torture link,
this is an authoritative source for scholars and students of
psychology, criminal justice, law, media, communication studies,
and political science. It will also appeal to students of other
disciplines with an interest in the study of terrorism and torture.
Terrorism and torture are twin evils that have dominated news
headlines - particularly since the horrifying events of 9/11. In
this thought-provoking volume, scholars from a diverse range of
disciplines examine the complex motivational and situational
factors contributing to terrorist acts and state-sponsored torture,
and the potential linkage between those two heinous human
behaviors. They also consider the strategies that might reduce the
threat of future terrorist acts, and the perceived necessity to
engage in morally reprehensible - and often illegal - torture
practices. With its integrated synthesis of contemporary theories
and research on the complex dynamics of the terrorism-torture link,
this is an authoritative source for scholars and students of
psychology, criminal justice, law, media, communication studies,
and political science. It will also appeal to students of other
disciplines with an interest in the study of terrorism and torture.
Across 13 chapters, the book develops an in-depth and accessible
understanding of how Australia is responding to new realities in
work, globalisation, industrial relations reform, retirement,
citizenship, political trust and family and community life. ASA2
draws on the latest research and analysis of some of Australia's
leading social scientists to challenge conventional wisdoms about
Australia, and assesses the impact of John Howard's decade in
office. It also shows how contemporary Australian social behaviour
and attitudes vary from those held in previous years and decades
and how they compare with other citizens from other countries with
respect to citizenship, trust and political involvement.
Australian Social Attitudes presents a fascinating insight into
what Australians think about contemporary political and social
issues. It draws on a veritable mine of data collected from the
inaugural Australian Survey of Social Attitudes, conducted for the
first time in mid 2003, and reflects the expressed opinions of a
broad sample of some 4300 Australian adults. While selected at
random, the respondents reflect the state by state distribution of
the Australian population and are representative in terms of gender
and age. In its analysis of the data ""Australian Social
Attitudes"" draws on the latest social research from many of
Australia's leading social scientists, including Michael Pusey,
Mark Lyons and Jocelyn Pixley, to challenge conventional wisdoms
about Australia, and assesses the impact of the Howard government
on the attitudes and behaviour of Australians of all ages and
social backgrounds.
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