Takashi Inoguchi is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Tokyo, Japan.Jean Blondel is Professorial Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre of Advanced Studies, European University Institute, Florence, Italy and Visiting Professor at the University of Siena, Italy.

'This rich collection offers a unique assessment of public opinion in nine European and nine Asian countries. It is the most systematic and up-to-date cross-regional exploration of vital issues of contemporary politics. Scholars will find a treasure trove of highly relevant data and probing and imaginative interpretations.'Peter J. Katzenstein, Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies and Stephen Weiss Presidential Teaching Fellow, Cornell University, USA

• 1. Introduction: The Citizen and the State 2. Six Groups of Countries 3. The Countries of ‘Happy Non Nationalists’: France, Germany, Spain and Sweden 4. The Countries of the ‘Mild Pessimists’: Britain and Taiwan 5. The Countries of ‘Hesitating’ Citizens: Japan and Indonesia 6. The Countries of the ‘Frustrated Patriots’: Greece, Italy, Korea, the Philippines and Portugal 7. The Countries in ‘Happy Development’: Ireland and Thailand 8. The Countries of the ‘Optimists’: Malaysia, Singapore, and China 9. Citizens’ Views on Policy Achievements and on Policy Performance and the Six Country Groups 10. Citizens’ Standpoints on ‘Basic Societal Values’ and the Six Country Groups 11. Conclusion

Takashi Inoguchi is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Tokyo, Japan.Jean Blondel is Professorial Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre of Advanced Studies, European University Institute, Florence, Italy and Visiting Professor at the University of Siena, Italy.

'This rich collection offers a unique assessment of public opinion in nine European and nine Asian countries. It is the most systematic and up-to-date cross-regional exploration of vital issues of contemporary politics. Scholars will find a treasure trove of highly relevant data and probing and imaginative interpretations.'Peter J. Katzenstein, Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies and Stephen Weiss Presidential Teaching Fellow, Cornell University, USA

• 1. Introduction: The Citizen and the State 2. Six Groups of Countries 3. The Countries of ‘Happy Non Nationalists’: France, Germany, Spain and Sweden 4. The Countries of the ‘Mild Pessimists’: Britain and Taiwan 5. The Countries of ‘Hesitating’ Citizens: Japan and Indonesia 6. The Countries of the ‘Frustrated Patriots’: Greece, Italy, Korea, the Philippines and Portugal 7. The Countries in ‘Happy Development’: Ireland and Thailand 8. The Countries of the ‘Optimists’: Malaysia, Singapore, and China 9. Citizens’ Views on Policy Achievements and on Policy Performance and the Six Country Groups 10. Citizens’ Standpoints on ‘Basic Societal Values’ and the Six Country Groups 11. Conclusion