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National character, regional culture, and the values of Canadians and Americans.

Authors :
Baer, Douglas
Grabb, Edward
Johnston, William
Source :
Canadian Review of Sociology & Anthropology. Feb1993, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p13-36. 24p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

This paper brings together two related hut distinct issues in the analysis of culture and values in Canada and the United States. The first of these is Lipset's well-known thesis on the differences in national character and belief systems between Canadians and Americans. The second issue is the purported existence of distinct regional cultures within both countries. Using national sample survey data, we assess both cross-national and regional differences on a range of attitudes and perceptions. The results indicate that the pattern of regional cultures is not significantly affected or defined by the national border separating Canada and the United States. Instead, hierarchical tests of several different models suggest that, with a few exceptions, the map of regional cultures involves three major segments: a relatively left-liberal Quebec, a more conservative southern United States, and a comparatively moderate sector that largely encompasses the remainder of the two countries. The implications for Lipset's thesis on Canadian-American differences, and for the analysis of regional distinctions in both nations, are briefly discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00084948
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Review of Sociology & Anthropology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9304050587
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-618X.1993.tb00933.x