Norway: society and culture
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Norway: society and culture
Portal, c2008
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references: p. 342-347
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Description
This book provides an introduction to contemporary Norwegian society for tourists, students, people in Norway on business, or anyone interested in knowing more about the north-western corner of the European continent. In 19 short chapters, Norwegian scholars present a wide range of aspects of present-day Norway. Stimulating and accessible.
Table of Contents
- Our Views on Norway
- In Search of Norwegian Values
- The History of Norway: A Long-Term Perspective
- Why is Norway a Wealthy Nation?
- Religion in Norway: A Bird's-Eye View
- The 17th of May. A Historical Date and a Day of National Celebrations
- The Norwegian Welfare State
- Education in Norway - Equality, Nature and Knowledge
- Norwegian Politics
- Norway in a Global Context
- Norway - An Egalitarian Society
- Minorities in Norway - Past and Present
- Trends in the Development of Norwegian Childhood
- The Norwegian Language - Democracy in Practice?
- Norwegian Myths and Tales
- Norwegian Literature
- Children's Literature
- Norwegian Art - More than Munch
- Norway - Music and Musical Life
- Statistics and Comparisons
- Chronology
- Further Reading
- References
- Notes on Contributors
- Photo Credits.
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