Arno Tausch Books

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and social values held by over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide, utilizing data from the World Values Survey and other global opinion studies. It explores significant challenges the Church faces in modern society, such as anti-Semitism, tolerance regarding religion and sexuality, and attitudes towards democracy. Additionally, it offers an anthropological perspective on the Church's ability to adapt to the demands of an open society, highlighting both successes and shortcomings.

The book provides a thorough analysis of the value systems held by active Muslims worldwide, utilizing data from the World Values Survey. It highlights the challenges faced by Muslim countries, including a lack of democratic traditions and economic stagnation, alongside a troubling resurgence of conservative values, such as intolerance and anti-Semitism. The authors propose strategies for policymakers and civil societies to foster tolerance, promote democratization, and stimulate economic growth in these regions.

Der Autor zeigt zunächst mit den frei verfügbaren Daten aus dem „World Values Survey“ und dem „European Social Survey“, dass es keinen Grund für Alarmismus gibt. Das Gegenteil ist jedoch die Perspektive - ein Plädoyer für eine weitere Integration in der Tradition der Aufklärung der Mehrheitsbevölkerung und der Muslime, um die Integration von Muslimen in Europa zu beschleunigen. Der Kern der radikalen und gewalttätigen Islamisten in Europa (EU-27, EWR, EFTA) ist ca. 2-4% der gesamten ansässigen muslimischen Bevölkerung, während die subjektive Armut der Muslime in Europa in den letzten 4 Jahren (2002 - 2006) um mehr als 10% zurückging und sich vor der gegenwärtigen Wirtschaftskrise eine gewisse muslimische Mittelschicht herausbildete. Die Zufriedenheit der Muslime mit der Demokratie in Europa ist zu einem großen Teil von der Leistungsfähigkeit des Gesundheits-und Bildungssystems bestimmt.

Focusing on the Gulf region, the book examines the evolving values and attitudes amidst global power shifts and internal security challenges in the West. It analyzes the potential for Gulf countries to assume a more prominent role in international institutions, addressing the current leadership vacuum in world society. Through this lens, it offers insights into the geopolitical significance and future influence of the Gulf nations on the global stage.

Focusing on the Middle East North Africa region, this book delves into the multifaceted crises affecting governance, gender, identity politics, environmental challenges, and demographic shifts. It critically analyzes policymakers' responses and proposes alternative solutions to these issues. By balancing regional trends with the unique characteristics of individual countries, the authors employ both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities at play in this diverse area.

Focusing on a comprehensive study of 175 nations, this book examines the applicability of dependency theory across eight development dimensions. It presents a critical analysis of the European Commission's pro-globalist policies, positing that these strategies pose significant risks to Europe's future development potential. The exploration highlights the intricate relationship between global policies and local development outcomes, offering insights into the challenges faced by European nations in achieving sustainable growth.

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of religiously motivated extremism, utilizing data from the Arab Barometer and the World Values Survey. It employs advanced statistical methods to explore the impact of political Islam on social and political outcomes, including political violence. Key findings reveal that identification with political Islam significantly influences elections and contributes to religious and gender discrimination, highlighting interconnected factors that account for over 50% of the variance in the studied variables.

The book addresses the challenge of homonegativity within increasingly multicultural societies, particularly regarding the acceptance of diverse lifestyles, including LGBTQIA+ communities. It reviews existing empirical literature and presents new evidence from a global and European perspective, utilizing data from The World Values Survey analyzed through SPSS. The findings identify social groups with varying levels of homophobia and explore the connections between homonegativity and religiously motivated political extremism, offering insights based on extensive statistical samples.