The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (818 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062316559 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children.Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went from confident, successful professional to wary, self-doubting mess. As Partanen explains step by step, the Nordic approach allows citizens to enjoy more individual freedom and independence than we do.Partanen wants to open Americans’ eyes to how much better things can be—to show her beloved new country what it can learn from her homeland to reinvigorate and fulfill the promise of the American dream—to provide the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, economically secure, upwardly mobile life for everyone. She debunks criticism that Nordic countries are socialist “nanny states,” revealing instead that it is we Americans who are far more enmeshed in unhealthy dependencies than we realize. and Finland, Partanen began to look closely at both.In The Nordic Theory of Everything, Partanen compares
A "Must-Read" Book Dr. C. J. Singh THE NORDIC THEORY OF EVERYTHING: In Search of a Better Lifeby Anu Partanen.Reviewed by C J Singh (Berkeley, California).A "Must-Read" Book.Noticing the high praise by Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, I purchased a copy last week. Yesterday, at the Books Inc Store, Berkeley, I attended the author’s lively presentation. She answered audience questi. Peter Chan said There is wisdom in the Nordic countries. This is one of the most enlightening books I've ever read and shockingly accurate on what social issues American's face today such as high inequality, low social mobility an outdated education and an inefficient healthcare system. We could use some Janteloven in America especially on our politicians In order for America to flourish again we need to bring back Franklin Delano's vision for Americ. say that I think there are a lot of great ideas here I read this book in about a week and let me just say that I think there are a lot of great ideas here. I don't think Ms. Partanen is laying out a blueprint here of how to change the American system, rather highlighting how other countries have "done it". She does identify some core ideas of what she believes to be the pillars of a modern society; healthcare, education, elderly care, and employe
Anu Partanen’s work has appeared in the New York Times and the Atlantic. A journalist in Helsinki for many years, she has also worked at Fortune magazine as a visiting reporter through the Innovation Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University. She lives in New York City.
Don't let it fall into the wrong hands." (Judith Shulevitz, author of The Sabbath World)"In her careful, evenhanded series of thoughtful essays, Partanen, who just became an American citizen, parses the recipe for Nordic success that even the self-congratulatory 'exceptional' American may want to ponder and adapt. Secretary of Labor)"In this election year, Partanen's sensible book should be required reading for those who wonder why so many Americans feel resentful and alienated." (Foreign Affairs) "A MUST READ, SUMMER 2016" (New York Po