Nordic social attitudes in a European perspective
By: edited by Heikki Ervasti ... [et al.].
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cheltenham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9781847209313
Subjects: Social conditions; Politics and government; Welfare state; Social policy; Public administration
Description: "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." "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."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mode of access: Internet.