Public Opinion Polling in a Globalized World

International Polls.- The Effects of Globalisation on the Perception of Democracy.- Transatlantic Trends: Convergences and Divergences.- A Europe of Values: From Shared History to Common Objectives.- Latin America’s Mixed Views About Globalization, Investments and the United States.- How Do the Western Balkans See Their Future?.- Public Opinion Polling in National Elections.- Exit Polls — A Lot More than Just a Tool for Election Forecasts.- Methodological Issues in Pre-Election Polling: Lessons from ABC News’ 32-Night Tracking Poll.- The Presidential Elections in France 2007 — The Role of Opinion Polls.- Voters Lack Commitment: Canada.- The Public Sector in Transition.- Developing Employment Policy in Europe.- The School Sport Partnership Programme — Raising Levels of Participation in Physical Education and Sport in Schools in England.- Client Satisfaction with Public Services: A Norwegian Case.- Asia on the Move.- The Role of Social Research in Development Programs: Examples from India.- A Framework for Social Development Assessment.- Polling in Developing Democracies — The Case of the Philippines.- M?ori Television Services — Raising Knowledge of M?ori Language and Culture in New Zealand.