Dale Southerton|Wendy Olsen|Alan Warde|Shu Li Cheng
Practices and trajectories: A comparative analysis of reading in France, Norway, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA
Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica|University of Manchester|University of Manchester|Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica|University of Manchester|Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica|Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica
using time diary data examine practices reading article examines trajectories change within five countries last quarter 20th century employs conceptual framework derived theories practice illustrate application quantitative comparative analysis change patterns consumption analysing recruitment defection multiplication diversification readingrelated practices presence distinct enthusiast groups leads rejection popular claims practice reading decline might universal process across societies characterized advanced reading cultures critiques cultural homogenization context global consumer cultures also corroborated also conceptual methodological framework application practice theories analysis consumption social change advocated