This volume presents theoretical, methodological, and empirical advances in understanding, and also in the effects of understanding, individual and societal val

This original and engaging book advocates an unabashedly empirical approach to understanding human values: abstract ideals that we consider important, such as f

Provides a wealth of information about values and beliefs of people all over the world

Today, more and more organizations are realizing the importance of practising ethics in their business dealings. And the engineering profession is no exception

"Over the course of history, Fraser argues, human values have served primarily not as conservative influences that promote permanence, continuity, and balance -