Description
Drawing on her experience as a Finnish immigrant and naturalized American, the author compares everyday life in the United States with the social systems of the Nordic countries. Through the lens of four essential relationships—parents and children, men and women, employees and employers, and citizens and government—she explores how health care, education, child care, taxation, and workplace policies shape freedom, equality, and well-being. Challenging familiar assumptions about socialism and individualism, the book argues that Nordic approaches can reduce anxiety and dependence while strengthening personal autonomy. Insightful and accessible, it offers a thought-provoking vision for creating a fairer, happier, and more secure society.
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paperback
HarperCollins Canada, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2016
448 pages
ISBN: 9780062316561
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
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