Beschreibung:
This title was first published in 2002: Examining problems that have caused much debate within political science, this book seeks to identify a proper place for the analysis of culture and values within political science. It goes on to explore the impact of globalization upon society.
Part 1: Culture And Outcomes 1. 'Culture' and the Concepts of Culture 2. What Culture Matters For: Outcomes Part 2: Ethnicity 3. Ethnic Groups and Nations 4. Outcomes of Ethnicity Part 3: Civilizations 5. Civilizations and the Major Types of Religion 6. Religion and its Outcomes Part 4: Legacies 7. Historical Legacies and the Colonial Heritage 8. Family Structure and Democracy Part 5: Universal Values 9. Universal Values: Three Main Theories 10. Value Orientations: How Real Are They? 11. Gender (Sex) as a Major Cultural Cleavage 12. Conclusion: The Impact of Culture on Outcomes