British Social Attitudes
The 25th
REPORT
Edited by Alison Park
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John Curtice
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Katarina Thomson
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Miranda Phillips
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Elizabeth Clery
British Social Attitudes
‘The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys.’ – The Times
‘… an important barometer of opinion…’ – The Telegraph
British Social
‘…invaluable surveys of the national mood…’ – The Guardian
‘…examines who we think we are, what we think, and how self-perceptions
have changed over the past 25 years.’ – Financial Times
Attitudes
The 25th
REPORT
The annual British Social Attitudes survey is carried out by Britain’s largest independent
social research organisation, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an
indispensable guide to political and social issues in contemporary Britain.
This 25th Report summarises and interprets data from the most recent nationwide
survey, as well as drawing invaluable comparisons with the fi ndings of previous years
to provide a richer picture and deeper understanding of changing British social values.
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.
CONTENTS:
1. Is there an English backlash? Reactions to devolution – John Curtice
2. The NHS: satisfi ed now? – John Appleby and Miranda Phillips
3. Do people want choice and diversity of provision in public services? – John Curtice
and Oliver Heath
4. Has welfare made us lazy? Employment commitment in different welfare states
– Ingrid Esser
5. Exploring parents’ views – Geoff Dench
6. Pay more, fl y less? Changing attitudes to air travel – Sarah Butt and Andrew Shaw
7. Therapy culture? Attitudes towards emotional support in Britain – Simon Anderson,
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EDITORS
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Julie Brownlie and Lisa Given
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Alison Park
8. Britain at play: should we ‘do’ more and view less? – Rossy Bailey and Alison Park
9. Is Britain a respectful society? – Elizabeth Clery and Janet Stockdale
John Curtice
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Katarina Thomson
Miranda Phillips
ISBN: 978-1-84860-639-5
Elizabeth Clery
2008/2009
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