Abstract
In the context of an international comparison this article focuses on theories and concepts of "modernization" losers. For this purpose a typology is introduced, considering both the objective and subjective aspects of being a loser. The typology proposes four groups: absolute winners and losers, and supposed winners and losers. Our analysis tests to which extent characteristics of the winner and loser groups impact political attitudes (for example, self-placement on a left-right axis). The distribution of modernization losers and winners is not only determined by economic developments, but may also be altered by political initiatives, such as public welfare expenditure.
| Translated title of the contribution | Winners and losers of modernization: their percentage, perception, and attitudes, a comparison among 30 countries |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 7-32 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Journal | SWS - Rundschau |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |