The Nordic Theory of Everything

In Search of a Better Life

Anu Partanen

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English

Duckworth
16 March 2023

Regional studies; Sociology; Social & cultural anthropology; Comparative politics

An optimistic account of how the Nordic countries can teach us to live easier, healthier, happier lives: a Duckworth contemporary classic, beautifully repackaged for our 125th anniversary.

From childcare to healthcare to provision for the elderly and the homeless, the Nordic countries are world leaders in organising society - no wonder Finland has been ranked among the happiest places on the planet.

In The Nordic Theory of Everything, Finnish journalist and US immigrant Anu Partanen sets out to understand why America - and much of the Western world - suffers from such stark inequality and struggling social services. Filled with fascinating insights, advice and practical solutions, she makes a convincing argument that we can rebuild society, rekindle optimism and become more autonomous citizens by following in the footsteps of our neighbours to the North.

AUTHOR: Anu Partanen's work has appeared in the New York Times and Atlantic. A journalist in Helsinki for many years, she has also worked at Fortune as a visiting reporter through the Innovation Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University. She lives in New York.

By: Anu Partanen
Imprint: Duckworth
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9780715654897
ISBN 10: 0715654896
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 16 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anu Partanen's work has appeared in the New York Times and Atlantic. A journalist in Helsinki for many years, she has also worked at Fortune as a visiting reporter through the Innovation Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University. She lives in New York.

Reviews for The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life

'Partanen is a careful, judicious writer' New York Times 'A passionate and intelligent argument' Publishers Weekly 'An earnest, well-written work worth heeding' Kirkus 'An engaging fusion of reportage and memoir' O, the Oprah Magazine 'A book you desperately need to add to your to-read pile' Gizmodo 'Partanen’s sensible book should be required reading' Foreign Affairs 'A must-read' New York Post