`The Rolls-Royce of opinion surveys′ – The Times
The indispensable annual British Social Attitudes survey compiles, describes and comments on a range of current social attitudes. The series charts changes in British social values, with annual surveys carried out from a nationwide sample of around 3, 500 people by the National Centre for Social Research′s team of interviewers. The 19th Report summarizes and interprets data from the most recent survey, and makes comparisons with findings from previous years.
Table of Content
Off the Buses – Sonia Exley and Ian Christie
Buy Now, Pay Later? – Karen Rowlingson and Stephen Mc Kay
Marching On Together? Recent Trends in Union Membership – Alex Bryson and Raphael Gomez
Support for State Spending – Peter Taylor-Gooby and Charlotte Hastie
Has New Labour Got It Right?
Education, Education, Education – Ted Wragg and Katarina Thomson
Illegal Drugs – Arthur Gould and Nina Stratford
Highs and Lows
Where Have All the Voters Gone? – Catherine Bromley and John Curtice
English to the Core? – Anthony Heath, Catherine Rothon and Lindsey Jarvis
The Ties That Bind – Alison Park and Ceridwen Roberts
In Search of Tolerance – Geoffrey Evans
About the author
Catherine is involved in a number of Scot Cen′s studies with a particular focus on surveys. She has been director of the 2008-11 Scottish Health Survey and is involved in all stages of the project from questionnaire design through to reporting. The wide range of topics and policy areas covered in this one study make it a fascinating project to work on: from child obesity to adult dental health and alcohol consumption. As Deputy Director of Scot Cen Catherine is also very involved in the day to day management of the organization, but maintains a strong involvement with projects, meaning that her research skills are put to good use regularly. Research interests Attitude formation Elections Governance and democracy
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