Nordic social attitudes in a European perspective /
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| Imprint: | Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, c2008. |
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| Description: | xi, 283 p. : 1 map ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7536468 |
| Summary: | This book addresses the effect that institutional settings typical to the Nordic countries have upon people's attitudes and behaviour. Placed within a European comparative perspective, the analyses presented by the contributing authors centre around issues relating to the welfare state, politics, family and work, as well as cultural concerns including economic morality and religiosity. Despite differences between the Nordic countries, the overall impression given is of a shared outlook and way of life. In the European context, the Nordic countries particularly stand out as a distinct group therefore demonstrating their institutional similarities. <p>Providing highly rigorous and up-to-date data, with a wide coverage of topics, this book will be of great interest to academics and students in sociology, social policy and political science. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the Nordic countries in general.</p> |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 283 p. : 1 map ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781847209313 1847209319 |
