British Social Attitudes: The 25th Report (British Social Attitudes Survey series)

The annual British Social Attitudes survey is carried out by Britain’s largest independent social research organization, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to political and social issues in contemporary Britain. This 25th Report summarizes and interprets data from the most recent nationwide survey, as well as drawing invaluable comparisons with the findings of previous years to provide a richer picture and deeper understanding of changing British social values. Chapter One Chapter Seven ′The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys′ - The Times ′... an important barometer of opinion...′ - The Telegraph ′...invaluable surveys of the national mood...′ - Guardian ′...examines who we think we are, what we think, and how self-perceptions have changed over the past 25 years′ - Financial Times ′...shows what the British people really think, as opposed to what journalists and politicians like to pretend they think′ - John Pilger 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 findings 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. Read two free sample chapters! This year′s contents are below, and you can read free online samples of chapter one, Is there an English backlash? Reactions to devolution and chapter seven, Therapy Culture? Attitudes towards emotional support in Britain now. Contents: Is there an English backlash? Reactions to devolution - John Curtice The NHS: satisfied now? - John Appleby and Miranda Phillips Do people want choice and diversity of provision in public services? - John Curtice and Oliver Heath Has welfare made us lazy? Employment commitment in different welfare states - Ingrid Esser Exploring parents′ views - Geoff Dench Pay more, fly less? Changing attitudes to air travel - Sarah Butt and Andrew Shaw Therapy culture? Attitudes towards emotional support in Britain - Simon Anderson, Julie Brownlie and Lisa Given Britain at play: should we ′do′ more and view less? - Rossy Bailey and Alison Park Is Britain a respectful society? - Elizabeth Clery and Janet Stockdale For more information on the National Centre for Social Research visit www.natcen.co.uk Contents......Page 6 List of tables and figures......Page 12 Introduction......Page 16 1 Is there an English backlash? Reactions to devolution......Page 20 2 The NHS: satisfied now?......Page 44 3 Do people want choice and diversity of provision in public services?......Page 74 4 Has welfare made us lazy? Employment commitment in different welfare states......Page 98 5 Exploring parents’ views......Page 126 6 Pay more, fly less? Changing attitudes to air travel......Page 148 7 Therapy culture? Attitudes towards emotional support in Britain......Page 174 8 Britain at play: should we ‘do’ more and view less?......Page 192 9 Is Britain a respectful society?......Page 222 Appendix I Technical details of the survey......Page 246 Appendix II Notes on the tabulations in chapters......Page 268 Subject index......Page 270 A comprehensive review of changing British social values, 'British Social Attitudes' survey report is essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates or engaged in contemporary social and political research. The 25th Report describes the results of the most recent nationwide survey