Modern Finland

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4766-6202-2
Verlag: McFarland

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 489 g

Providing a multifaceted view of modern Finland, this book describes its history, culture, language, geography, natural history and the mythology of early peoples. Topics include Fenno-Scandia inhabitants and their environment, traditional naturalism and modern environmentalism, and the salient features of ""Finnishness,"" including an analysis of the Finnish educational system and gender equality. Finland's art, architecture and music, are highlighted, along with its peace-keeping missions worldwide.

The country's several ethnic groups and their languages are discussed-the Saami, Finns, Finland-Swedes, Russian-speaking peoples, Jews and Gypsies. The author examines Finland's late but rapid development in commerce and industry, with a focus on the history of Nokia Corporation, which grew from a 19th-century manufacturer of pulpwood and rubber boots to a 21st-century international digital communications company.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Haarmann, Harald

Über Autor(innen)

German linguist and cultural scientist Harald Haarmann is vice-president of the Institute of Archaeomythology and director of its European branch. He has written more than 50 books in various languages, including numerous studies on ancient cultures and languages. He lives in Finland.