From might to mandate: values in rulers' public speeches in Finland 1809-2000

This study looked at the values expressed in rulers’ (Czars and Presidents) public speeches in Finland from 1809-2000. Society’s values are manifested and upheld also through rituals and ceremonies, e.g. recurring public speeches. These speeches are most often held by the head of state, acting as a...

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Main Author: Portman, Anneli (Author)
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: Helsinki University of Helsinki 2014
Series:Publications of the Department of Social Research 2014,4
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Online Access:Volltext
http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-10-9095-0
Summary:This study looked at the values expressed in rulers’ (Czars and Presidents) public speeches in Finland from 1809-2000. Society’s values are manifested and upheld also through rituals and ceremonies, e.g. recurring public speeches. These speeches are most often held by the head of state, acting as a spokesperson for the entire society. Three types of written collections of speeches (N=355) directed to the entire population were used: Parliament Opening Speeches (1809-2000), Prayer Day Declarations (1812-1999) and New Year’s Speeches (1935-2000). The texts were analyzed using qualitative theory-driven content analysis. For the analysis a coding manual was created, which was based on Schwartz’ Theory of Basic Human Values and on previous Finnish value research ...
Item Description:Zusammenfassung in finnischer und englischer Sprache
Physical Description:233 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9789521090943

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