Nordic Models in Political Science: Challenged, But Still Viable - Softcover

Oddbjorn Knutsen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 824502175X ISBN 13: 9788245021752

Publisher: Fagbokforlaget, 2017

Synopsis

The Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are frequently considered a distinct group of countries in political science studies. The term Nordic model(s) is sometimes used to describe the policies pursued by these countries. The aim of the book is to examine whether there is one or several Nordic model(s), whether there have been any changes over time in the distinctiveness of the Nordic countries, and when and why the Nordic model(s) emerged. Moreover, in light of recent global economic, legislative and political integration, will the Nordic distinctiveness last? This book examines Nordic models in several key areas of political science, such as state- and nation-building, political parties and party systems, determinants of party choice, representation and parliamentarism, gender and politics, central governmental institutions, regional and local governments, interest intermediation and interest group representation, and welfare state and knowledge regimes. This book provides an introduction for students and academic readers interested in Nordic politics in general and Nordic models in particular.

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About the Author

Oddbjørn Knutsen, Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo

Edition details

• Publisher: Fagbokforlaget
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 824502175X
• ISBN 13: 9788245021752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296