Dynamic Finland : The Political System and the Welfare State

Pertti Pesonen

ISBN 10: 9517464266 / ISBN 13: 9789517464260

Published by Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura, 2018

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Finland celebrated its 85th year of independence in 2002. It is one of the thirteen countries of the world that have preserved their democracy uninterrupted since the First World War.Despite its modest origins and difficult wartime experiences, this dynamic country is now a world leader in many spheres. In 2001 it was named the world's most technologically advanced and also the least corrupt country.Other studies have shown it to have one of the three most competitive economies, the best environmental sustainability, and the second most equal society.Such rapid development has increased the need for information about Finland and what can be learned from its unique experience. This book offers an introduction to the country today, focusing on the most recent research into its politics, policies, and society, viewed in a comparative context.Dynamic Finland has been written for a general audience by two eminent scholars.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dynamic Finland : The Political System and the Welfare State
• Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9517464266
• ISBN 13: 9789517464260
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 250W x 176H x 18D millimeters 250 millimeters width by 176 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 596 grams

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Synopsis

Finland celebrated its 85th year of independence in 2002. It is one of the thirteen countries of the world that have preserved their democracy uninterrupted since the First World War. Despite its modest origins and difficult wartime experiences, this dynamic country is now a world leader in many spheres. In 2001 it was named the world's most technologically advanced and also the least corrupt country. Other studies have shown it to have one of the three most competitive economies, the best environmental sustainability, and the second most equal society. Such rapid development has increased the need for information about Finland and what can be learned from its unique experience. This book offers an introduction to the country today, focusing on the most recent research into its politics, policies, and society, viewed in a comparative context. Dynamic Finland has been written for a general audience by two eminent scholars.

About the Author

Pertti Pesonen has been professor of political science in Tampere and Helsinki and at several American universities, and is also the former editor-in-chief of the Aamulehti daily and past chairman of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.