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A term coined by Inglehart (1977) for societies in which there has been a \'cultural shift\' in political attitudes away from issues of production and distribution. The combination of affluence and a strong welfare state erodes the salience of class-based politics (see cleavage), which are replaced by approaches reflecting environmental concerns along with what Inglehart terms \'orientations towards work, fertility, and consumption patterns\'. (RJJ)
Reference Inglehart, R. 1977: The silent revolution: changing values and political styles. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
Suggested Reading Inglehart, R. 1997: Modernisation and postmodernisation: cultural, economic and political change in 43 societies. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. |
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