Norway - Society and Culture

by Eva Maagerø (editor)

Norway:, Society and Culture provides an introduction to contemporary Norwegian society. Is Norway a wealthy country because of its oil? Why have Edvard Grieg, Henrik Ibsen, Knut Hamsun and Edvard Munch become world famous? What are the basic Norwegian values? Why do we have two official written languages in a country with only 4.7 million people? Is Norway in a position to influence world politics? How are minorities treated? Is Christianity on the wane in Norway? What is it like to grow up in Norwegian kindergartens and schools? What are the challenges for the Norwegian welfare state?

Norway, Society and Culture provides an introduction to contemporary Norwegian society for tourists, students, people in Norway on business, or anyone interested in knowing more about the northwestern corner of the European continent. In 19 short chapters, Norwegian scholars present a wide range of aspects of present-day Norway. Stimulating and accessible!

350 pages

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Lauryna · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy-to-read comprehensive introduction to Norwegian society and culture. Recommend for everyone who wants to know more about the history, traditions and life in this beautiful Nordic country.

[Alina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of different articles by multiple authors and it covers anything from history to society, politics, and art. Interesting, even though I was forced to read it for uni

[Sabrina Wannet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read this book for my norwegian course. It is an interesting book, but it is sometimes really difficult to read

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dated, uneven, and poorly edited, but still contains some useful info if you're willing to skim some things and skip others.

[holly laws · Rating 3 out of 5]

lol i am including my study abroad textbook in my reading goal