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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF RESEARCH 2
Applications of the Research 2
Survey Sampling, Methods, and Standards 2
HIGHLIGHTS OF RESULTS 4
Overview 4
Connection and Community 5
Diversity and Tolerance 5
Making a Positive Difference 5
Forgiveness and Compassion 6
Letting Go 6
Politics, Ethics, and Values 6
New Awareness for Business and Media 7
Lifestyles and Personal Activities 7
Alternatives to Conventional Healthcare 7
Physical and Emotional Wellness 8
Reading and Self-Help for Personal Growth 9
Computers, the Internet, and Society 9
Global Change and Information Technology 10
Future Concerns 10
Spirituality and Religion 11
A Sense of the Sacred 11
Global Awakening 12
Conclusion of Highlights 13
EIGHT AMERICAN TYPES 14
IOOW Typology Overview 14
Short Sketches of the Eight Types 16
Applications of IOOW Typology 20

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 COMPARISON WITH OTHER RESEARCH 24
Literature Review 24
Review and Comparison with Other Surveys 25
OVERVIEW OF FULL REPORT 28
CONCLUSION 32
FUTURE EXTENSION OF THE RESEARCH 33
QUESTIONS ASKED BY CATEGORY 34
CONTACT INFORMATION 42
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 43
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WHAT BRINGS US TOGETHER: A PRESENTATION OF THE IOOW 2000 RESEARCH PROGRAM 1
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