For many Americans, Sweden used to conjure images of Viking raiders and settlers. By contrast, contemporary Sweden is one of the world's most advanced nations in terms of politics, social welfare, gender equality, standard of living, technology, the…

Nordstrom's work fills a serious gap in English-language reference sources on the Scandinavian countries. The dictionary spans the period from the Viking Age to the present. Choice

This work is an in-depth look at many aspects of contemporary Swedish customs and culture that ties today's nation to an understanding of its history.Culture and Customs of Sweden is an ideal introduction to this fascinating nation. The book opens w…