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They have always been a little different, and now we know how much. Based upon new survey data, this collection of reports and essays analyzes findings about health care, taxes, governance and social services, and yields some unexpected results. For example, concerns about terrorism proved to be lower than concerns about crime in late 2005, and over 20 percent of Australians were concerned about the gap between rich and poor. The 13 papers, including a comprehensive introduction, cover defense, security, the Iraq War, citizenship and participation in the polity, trust in government and its efficiency (with a comparative perspective), globalization, work goals and the culture of work, older workers and retirement, the new industrial relations system in Australia, the rise in popular legitimacy for unions, the effect of "aspirational" voters, family management, the new social policy agenda, and financial investment. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
