Sweden : Social Democracy in Practice

Milner, Henry

ISBN 10: 019827856X / ISBN 13: 9780198278566

Published by Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1990

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Synopsis:

For nearly two generations, social commentators and scholars have seen in Sweden a mirror of their own hopes and fears for the future. Proponents of economic and social democracy have been attracted by Sweden's egalitarian policies, while libertarians have expressed alarm at its corporatism and statism. In this account of Sweden's successful individual rights and collective responsibility, and its balance between equitable distribution and economic efficiency, Henry Milner portrays social democracy as a way of life. He sees it as a functioning social system embodying the principles of economic well-being, fair remuneration for work, social solidarity, democracy, participation, access to information, and respect for the environment in the way its members choose to act towards each other and live their lives.

Review: "Excellent....Milner set the work at a readable level for undergraduates....He does a wonderful job bringing in Swedish history to account for the welfare state, and his 6-point 'definition' is superb."--Byron Nordstrom, Gustavus Adolphus College "Milner's interesting book seeks to explain what he calls the 'Swedish paradox'--how the country combines economic efficiency in an internationally competitive world with a sense of equality based on common shared values of cooperation and compromise."--Financial Times "Increasingly, Sweden's public policies are viewed as a model for other countries to emulate. Henry Milner's critical evaluation of Swedish social democracy in practice is a much needed, and highly valuable work--and it could not be more timely as economic and social reform sweeps through Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. I highly recommend this work."--Derek Shearer, Occidental College, Los Angeles "An excellent advanced study of the political-economic system of Sweden, well grounded in its history and culture. An excellent book for graduate courses and very advanced undergraduates."--Ralph E. Bunch, Portland State University "An excellent synthesis of Swedish politics, economics, and society. Sweden shows that there is more than one route to a dynamic economy coupled with a sustainable society, and Professor Milner shows us why."--Robert Kuttner "Excellent....Milner set the work at a readable level for undergraduates....He does a wonderful job bringing in Swedish history to account for the welfare state, and his 6-point 'definition' is superb."--Byron Nordstrom, Gustavus Adolphus College "Milner's interesting book seeks to explain what he calls the 'Swedish paradox'--how the country combines economic efficiency in an internationally competitive world with a sense of equality based on common shared values of cooperation and compromise."--Financial Times "Increasingly, Sweden's public policies are viewed as a model for other countries to emulate. Henry Milner's critical evaluation of Swedish social democracy in practice is a much needed, and highly valuable work--and it could not be more timely as economic and social reform sweeps through Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. I highly recommend this work."--Derek Shearer, Occidental College, Los Angeles "An excellent advanced study of the political-economic system of Sweden, well grounded in its history and culture. An excellent book for graduate courses and very advanced undergraduates."--Ralph E. Bunch, Portland State University "An excellent synthesis of Swedish politics, economics, and society. Sweden shows that there is more than one route to a dynamic economy coupled with a sustainable society, and Professor Milner shows us why."--Robert Kuttner "Excellent....Milner set the work at a readable level for undergraduates....He does a wonderful job bringing in Swedish history to account for the welfare state, and his 6-point 'definition' is superb."--Byron Nordstrom, Gustavus Adolphus College "Milner's interesting book seeks to explain what he calls the 'Swedish paradox'--how the country combines economic efficiency in an internationally competitive world with a sense of equality based on common shared values of cooperation and compromise."--Financial Times "Increasingly, Sweden's public policies are viewed as a model for other countries to emulate. Henry Milner's critical evaluation of Swedish social democracy in practice is a much needed, and highly valuable work--and it could not be more timely as economic and social reform sweeps through Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. I highly recommend this work."--Derek Shearer, Occidental College, Los Angeles "An excellent advanced study of the political-economic system of Sweden, well grounded in its history and culture. An excellent book for graduate courses and very advanced undergraduates."--Ralph E. Bunch, Portland State University "An excellent synthesis of Swedish politics, economics, and society. Sweden shows that there is more than one route to a dynamic economy coupled with a sustainable society, and Professor Milner shows us why."--Robert Kuttner "Excellent....Milner set the work at a readable level for undergraduates....He does a wonderful job bringing in Swedish history to account for the welfare state, and his 6-point 'definition' is superb."--Byron Nordstrom, Gustavus Adolphus College "Milner's interesting book seeks to explain what he calls the 'Swedish paradox'--how the country combines economic efficiency in an internationally competitive world with a sense of equality based on common shared values of cooperation and compromise."--Financial Times "Increasingly, Sweden's public policies are viewed as a model for other countries to emulate. Henry Milner's critical evaluation of Swedish social democracy in practice is a much needed, and highly valuable work--and it could not be more timely as economic and social reform sweeps through Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. I highly recommend this work."--Derek Shearer, Occidental College, Los Angeles "An excellent advanced study of the political-economic system of Sweden, well grounded in its history and culture. An excellent book for graduate courses and very advanced undergraduates."--Ralph E. Bunch, Portland State University "An excellent synthesis of Swedish politics, economics, and society. Sweden shows that there is more than one route to a dynamic economy coupled with a sustainable society, and Professor Milner shows us why."--Robert Kuttner

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sweden : Social Democracy in Practice
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good