Abstracts
issue 2/2010 (English)
Patrick Horvath / Reinhold Gutschik: Current Positions on Austrian Energy Policy
The article presents selected results of a recent study on energy policy issues in Austria. Data from a representative survey are being connected with expert statements. Concerning energy production from conventional sources, hydropower is favoured over coal and oil, but the range of opinions reflects mixed perceptions about hydropower as well. Generally supported is Austria’s position to abstain from the building of new nuclear power plants – unlike some other European Union countries. There is a far-reaching consensus on the importance of energy efficiency. In this area, therefore, the implementation of concrete measures would be most likely in the near future.
Other abstracts in this issue:
- National Identity Construction in Austrian and Swiss Sports Media Coverage – a Qualitative Content Analysis of the European Football Championship 2008
- Condition or Enrichment? Non-governmental Actors in the Open Method of Co-ordination for Social Inclusion in Austria
- Implementation of Gender Mainstreaming in the Rural Development of Austria – Neglects and Perspectives
- »Taking a Chance« – The Understanding of Contraception in Context of the Desire to Have a Child in Advanced Age
- Social Prestige of Music Styles in Austria – Discussion of the Questionability of Music Preference Surveys Based on Selected Results of the Study »Wozu Musik?« (»Why Music?«)