Rising Tide: Gender Equality and Cultural Change Around the World Contributor(s): Inglehart, Ronald (Author), Norris, Pippa (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521822033 ISBN-13: 9780521822039 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $114.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: The twentieth century gave rise to profound changes in traditional sex roles. This study reveals how modernization has changed cultural attitudes towards gender equality and analyzes the political consequences. It systematically compares attitudes towards gender equality worldwide, comparing almost 70 nations, ranging from rich to poor, agrarian to postindustrial. This volume is essential reading to gain a better understanding of issues in comparative politics, public opinion, political behavior, development and sociology. |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science - Social Science | Gender Studies |
Dewey: 305.3 |
LCCN: 2002031077 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" (1.16 lbs) 244 pages |