Values and Life Styles in Urban Asia: A cross-cultural ana­lysis and sourcebook based on the Asiabarometer survey of 2003 (Institute of Oriental Culture Special Series) (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Timur Dadabaev Takashi Inoguchi (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 9682325641 | ISBN-13: 978-9682325649 | Edition: Har/Cdr

This book gives insight into the basic values and life styles of the peoples of ten societies in East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia. Based on data from the AsiaBarometer survey of 2003, it examines human values and lifes styles in urban Asia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Siglo XXI Editores Mexico; Har/Cdr edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 9682325641
• ISBN-13: 978-9682325649
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,489,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Goldmine", March 12, 2005

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This review is from: Values and Life Styles in Urban Asia: A cross-cultural ana­lysis and sourcebook based on the Asiabarometer survey of 2003 (Institute of Oriental Culture Special Series) (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

The AsiaBarometer is the largest ever, comparative survey conducted in Asia, covering major urban cities of East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia.

Of course, there are other surveys done in Asia, but the AsiaBarometer distinguishes itself from the rest in that 1) its target is not solely democracy or values -- the focus is on the daily lives of ordinary people and 2) it covers an extremely broad region of Asia. In that sense, the AsiaBarometer stands out from the other important surveys conducted in the field, i.e., East Asia Democracy Barometers, Korea Democracy Barometers, etc.

In short, this book is the Asian counterpart of Inglehart's renowned "Human beliefs and Values," released from the same publisher. No other book/survey has ever provided its readers with firsthand data on Asian social capital to this range and extent... and only $50.00 with CD-ROM!!! Never before has such "goldmine" of survey data (the survey must have cost tens of thousands of dollars) been provided to social science researchers for an incredibly afforadable price. A definite must-buy!