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Klappentext The British Social Attitudes survey series is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. This, the 23rd report, describes the results of the most recent nation-wide survey, including analysis of the following areas: - Civil liberties - Social identities - Disability - Political Respect - Employment Relations - Euthanasia - Care in Old Age The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research. Provides a guide to political and social issues in contemporary Britain. This report describes the results of the nation-wide survey, including analysis of the following areas: civil liberties; social identities; disability; political respect; employment relations; and, health. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Who Do We Think We Are? The Decline of Traditional Social Identities - Anthony Heath, Jean Martin and Gabriella Elgenius Quickening Death - Elizabeth Clery, Sheila Mclean and Miranda Phillips The Euthanasia Debate Are We All Working Too Hard? Women, Men, and Changing Attitudes to Employment - Rosemary Crompton and Clare Lyonette Who Should Pay for My Care - When I¿m 64? - Rachel Ormston, John Curtice and Helen Fawcett Agree to Disagree - Katrin Voltmer and Mansur Lalljee Respect for Political Opponents Proportional Representation and the Disappearing Voter - John Curtice, Stephen Fisher and Lawrence Lessard-Phillips Civil Liberties and the Challenge Of Terrorism - Mark Johnson and Conor Gearty New Labour, New Unions? - Alex Bryson Disabling Attitudes? Public Perspectives on Disabled People - John Rigg Isolates or Socialites? The Social Ties of Internet Users - John Curtice and Pippa Norris ...
