The Nordic theory of everything : in search of a better life /
Partanen, Anu.
The Nordic theory of everything : in search of a better life / Anu Partanen. - First edition. - v, 418 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-397) and index.
In the land of the free: becoming American -- The Nordic theory of love : Pippi Longstocking's magic -- Family values for real : strong individuals form a beautiful team -- How children achieve : secrets for attaining educational success -- Healthy body, healthy mind : how universal health care could set you free -- Of us, by us, and for us : go ahead, ask what your country can do for you -- The lands of opportunity : bringing back the American dream -- Business as unusual : how to run a company in the twenty-first century -- The pursuit of happiness : it's time to rethink success.
A Finnish journalist and naturalized American citizen compares and contrasts life in the U.S. with life in the Nordic region to encourage Americans to draw on practices from the Nordic way of life to create a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society.
9780062316547 0062316540
Scandinavia--Social conditions--21st century.
Scandinavia--Social policy.
Scandinavia--Civilization--21st century.
United States--Social conditions--21st century.
United States--Social policy--21st century.
United States--Civilization--21st century.
HN540.A8 / P37 2016
306.0948
The Nordic theory of everything : in search of a better life / Anu Partanen. - First edition. - v, 418 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-397) and index.
In the land of the free: becoming American -- The Nordic theory of love : Pippi Longstocking's magic -- Family values for real : strong individuals form a beautiful team -- How children achieve : secrets for attaining educational success -- Healthy body, healthy mind : how universal health care could set you free -- Of us, by us, and for us : go ahead, ask what your country can do for you -- The lands of opportunity : bringing back the American dream -- Business as unusual : how to run a company in the twenty-first century -- The pursuit of happiness : it's time to rethink success.
A Finnish journalist and naturalized American citizen compares and contrasts life in the U.S. with life in the Nordic region to encourage Americans to draw on practices from the Nordic way of life to create a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society.
9780062316547 0062316540
Scandinavia--Social conditions--21st century.
Scandinavia--Social policy.
Scandinavia--Civilization--21st century.
United States--Social conditions--21st century.
United States--Social policy--21st century.
United States--Civilization--21st century.
HN540.A8 / P37 2016
306.0948