Culture and Customs of Norway (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313362484)

This thorough introduction to modern-day Norway and Norwegian culture shows the impact a small country can have on the world in terms of peace building, environmental issues, technological innovation, and more.

Culture and Customs of Norway provides an up-to-date view of Norway, showcasing a nation that is part of modern Europe, yet zealously maintains its own culture and identity. Providing the most current information on a broad range of topics--including cinema, literature, food, art, performing arts, and architecture--the book also places modern-day Norway in a historical context that makes it possible to understand how Norwegian culture came to be as it is today.

Readers will discover a nation that is a fascinating juxtaposition of advanced technology, especially in such fields as oil production and climate, and some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world. They will read about such famous writers, artists, and composers as Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Munch, and Edvard Grieg. And they will discover how Norway confronts the challenges of modern society without sacrificing its social-democratic philosophy of social justice and shared responsibility, both at home and globally.

Author: Margaret Hayford O'Leary
ISBN-10: 0313362483
ISBN-13: 9780313362484
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 09/16/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.56w x 0.91d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 32