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.

List of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Does Culture Matter? Part I: Culture and Outcomes Introduction 1. ‘Culture’ and the Concepts of Culture 2. What Culture Matters For: Outcomes Part II: Ethnicity 3. Ethnic Groups and Nations 4. Outcomes of Ethnicity Part III: Civilizations 5. Civilizations and the Major Types of Religion 6. Religion and its Outcomes Part IV: Legacies 7. Historical Legacies and the Colonial Heritage 8. Family Structure and Democracy Part V: 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 Appendices Appendix A: Macro Data Set: Variable List Appendix B: Regional Data Set: Variable List Appendix C: Micro Data Set: Variable List