British Social Attitudes 2009-2010

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 26th 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.

Contents:

1. Duty in decline? Trends in attitudes to voting
2. Thermostat or weathervane? Public reactions to spending and redistribution under New Labour
3. How do political parties shape public opinion? Britain in a European perspective
4. Religion in Britain and the United States
5. Religious faith and contemporary attitudes
6. Understanding the dynamics of attitude change
7. A chorus of disapproval? European attitudes to non-traditional family patterns
8. Never too old? Attitudes towards longer working lives
9. Lone parents and benefits: an obligation to look for work?
10. Food for thought: attitudes to innovative food technologies
11. Smoking, drinking and drugs: reactions to reform

Reviews
'The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys' - 'The Times

'… an important barometer of opinion…' - 'The Telegraph

'…invaluable surveys of the national mood…' - 'The Guardian

'…examines who we think we are, what we think, and how self-perceptions have changed over the past 25 years' - Financial Times