Australian Social Attitudes: The First Report

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.

Foreword

Acknowledgments

List of contributors

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

Appendices

Index