The political structures of the Scandinavian nations have long stood as models for government and public policy. This comprehensive study examines how that “N

Social Democracy has long been prominent in Nordic politics through the dominant parties and ideological hegemony of the centre-left. This book explores the gro

Part I of this book is devoted to the development of Scandanavian societies from agrarian societies to modern industrial economies and welfare states. Three of

This book examines the relationships between the Nordic social democratic welfare system (‘The Nordic Model’) and physical culture, across the domains of sp

Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe.