Culture and Politics : A Comparative Approach (Paperback)

List of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Does Culture Matter? Part I: Culture and Outcomes ‘Culture’ and the Concepts of Culture 2. What Culture Matters For: Outcomes Part II: Ethnicity Introduction 3. Ethnic Groups and Nations 4. Outcomes of Ethnicity Part III: Civilizations Introduction 5. Civilizations and Major Types of Religion 6. Religion and Its Outcomes Part IV: Legacies Introduction 7. Historical Legacies and Colonial Heritage 8. Family Structure and Democracy Part V: Universal Values Introduction 9. Universal Values: Three Main Theories 10. Value Orientations: How Real Are They? 11. Conclusion: The Impact of Culture on Outcomes Appendices Appendix A: Macro Data Set: Variable List Appendix B: Regional Data Set: Variable List Appendix C: Micro Data Set: Variable List References Index