Human values and beliefs1998

This book publishes for the first time the findings of the World Values Survey - conducted in over 40 countries during 1990-93. The countries surveyed range from poor to rich, and include countries in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America as well as countries from the former Soviet Union and China. The questions cover issues from politics, economics, religion, family life, and gender roles, and distinguishes responses by age, gender, economic standing, and education. Human Values and Beliefs: A Cross Cultural Sourcebook provides a wealth of data that will be of interest to social scientists, journalists, and policy-makers interested in economic, social, and political development. It will also assist people in international sales and investment to understand the countries in which they are involved.