The Nordic civil sphere /
"This volume uses the theory of the civil sphere to shed new light on Nordic societies, while at the same time drawing on the distinctive experiences of the Nordic nations to reflect on and advance the theory of the civil sphere. Nordic societies have long been admired for creating a distinctiv...
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| Main Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK ; Medford, MA :
Polity Press,
2019.
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| Summary: | "This volume uses the theory of the civil sphere to shed new light on Nordic societies, while at the same time drawing on the distinctive experiences of the Nordic nations to reflect on and advance the theory of the civil sphere. Nordic societies have long been admired for creating a distinctive form of social democracy, but this admirable achievement has not been well conceptualized theoretically. Most attempts to explain Nordic social democracy focus on material and organizational factors. This volume, by contrast, emphasizes the cultural foundations and characteristics of social democracy, demonstrating how civil sensibilities are necessary for the creation of an egalitarian and democratic state"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 309 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781509538836 1509538836 9781509538843 1509538844 |