2.1. Social capital, third sector, or civil society (in a narrow sense)

The evolution of social capital in Spain over the last fifty years: In the framework of a comparative study coordinated by Robert Putnam of Harvard University, with the participation of Robert Wuthnow, Peter Hall, Claus Offe, Theda Skocpol and others (sponsored by the Berstelmann Foundation) (1997-1999). ASP-RP 36b/2000, and 39a/2000 and 75b/2007.

The Third Sector in Spain. A study on voluntary associations in Spain, based on a national survey (sponsored by the Cruz Roja Foundation) (2001-2002). ASP book 2003b

The Third Sector in Galicia: see infra 1.2.5. Regional studies.

Social capital in Latinoamerica, and Civil society in the age of globalization: See 2. European and International Studies.

ASP-RP 7a/1994, 31a/1999 and 58a/2005.

2.2. Family Studies

The family and the welfare system in Spain. A study on family contributions to solving the problems of unemployment, old age, education and health (sponsor, Argentaria Foundation) (1997). ASP book 1998

A report on the family in Spain: A study of the future prospects of the family in Spain (sponsor, Argentaria Foundation) (2000). ASP book 2000

Family’s attitudes to secondary education in Spain: A study of the evolution of public debate on secondary education followed by the analysis of the results of a national survey on family’s attitudes (sponsor, La Caixa Foundation) (2000). ASP book 2001a

2.3. Migration Studies

Attitudes of the Spanish public to immigrants: A secondary analysis of opinion surveys and a study of the public debate on immigration in Spain (sponsor, La Caixa Foundation) (2001). ASP book 2002b

Muslim immigrants in Europe: Turks in Germany, Algerians in France and Moroccans in Spain: see supra European studies (Sponsor, La Caixa Foundation) (2003). ASP book 2004

 

2.4. Rural and Peasant Studies

Rural and Peasant Studies: Processes of adaptation to changes by farmers and villagers in Castile: A historical overview, and an analysis of economic, political and cultural changes that affect the agricultural profession, local politics and the rural environment, based on field work. ASP-RP 5a/1994, and 6a/1994.

2.5. Regional Studies

On Galicia:

A series of studies on Galice’s youngsters and entrepreneurs, economic prospects and the new economy, and the third sector (sponsored by La Caixa Galicia Foundation, from 1998 on).

Education in Galicia: Based on two survey among youngsters and employers on levels of education and of training for the job (sponsor, La Caixa Galicia Foundation). ASP-RP 14a/1998 and 24a/1998.

The entrepreneurial fabric of Galicia An analysis of various entrepreneurial experiences that have been successful in different sectors of the Galician economy in the last ten years. ASP-RP 21a/1998.

The prospects of economic and social development in Galicia: Long-term prospects for Galicia in the light of the experiences of other European regions, and based on survey data. ASP-RP 38a/2000.

The third sector of Galicia. ASP book 2005c .

On other Spanish regions:

A general overview of long term trends in the Basque Country (1998).