Australian Social Attitudes: The First Report

Shaun Wilson (ed.), Gabrielle Meagher (ed.), Rachel Gibson (ed.), David Denemark (ed.), Mark Western (ed.),
9780868406718, UNSW Press, September 2005, 296pp, PB , 235x155mm
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A fascinating insight into what Australians think about contemporary political and social issues using data collected from the inaugural Australian Survey of Social Attitudes on the expressed opinions of some 4300 Australian adults. An excellent resource for students, teachers, researchers and policy makers, and for anyone interested in understanding the social dynamics of contemporary Australia.

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Foreword

Acknowledgments

List of contributors

Introduction Rachel Gibson, Shaun Wilson, Gabrielle Meagher, David Denemark and Mark Western
What makes an Australian family? Ann Evans and Edith Gray
Making families work Deborah Mitchell
How do Australians feel about their work? Bill Martin and Jocelyn Pixley
Voluntary associations and political participation Andrew Passey and Mark Lyons
Are postmaterialists engaged citizens? Mark Western and Bruce Tranter
Where to for the welfare state? Shaun Wilson, Gabrielle Meagher and Trevor Breusch
Is there a crisis of trust in Australia? Clive Bean
Alarmed and angry about crime? David Indermaur and Lynne Roberts
Have Australians embraced economic reform? Michael Pusey and Nick Turnbull
Immigration, multiculturalism and national identity Murray Goot and Ian Watson
Knowing your genes Kristine Barlow-Stewart, Sandra Taylor and Margaret Otlowski
Mass media and media power in Australia David Denemark
Are Australians open to globalisation? Ian Marsh, Gabrielle Meagher and Shaun Wilson

Appendices

Index

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