Politics of Adaptability

The Nordic Model and North America

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

920 kr

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As a term, "the Nordic model" refers broadly to the political, economic, and social structures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Despite much variation, shared commitments to democratic governance, robust social welfare policies, and a balanced public/private economy unify these five countries, sometimes referred to in the singular as "Norden." In recent decades, Norden has delivered on a number of policy fronts, so these five cousin countries often top the charts for levels of happiness, social trust, democratic outcomes, and economic stability.Though North American progressive leaders often look to Norden for inspiration, Trygve Ugland argues here that a critical part of what makes the Nordic model work is its openness to adaptability, which also includes closely watching developments in the United States and Canada. Exchanges between the two blocs, he suggests, have had important ramifications for the success of the Nordic model. Similarly, he argues that both Canada and the United States could learn much from the Nordic model but that it can't be a blueprint for ready-made success; rather, the flexibility and pragmatic, context-sensitive responsiveness inherent to the Nordic model mean that it will look different wherever it is adopted.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-06-22
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN:9780299362805

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Trygve Ugland is a professor of politics and international studies at Bishop's University. He has published several books on policy learning and inspiration across borders, including Policy Learning from Canada: Reforming Scandinavian Immigration and Integration Policies and Jean Monnet and Canada: Early Travels and the Idea of European Unity. His work has also appeared in the Journal of Common Market Studies, the Journal of Public Policy, and Scandinavian Political Studies.

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"A useful, concise consideration of the Nordic model and its 'politics of adaptability,' particularly in an international context. Well written and accessible." - Eric S. Einhorn, coauthor of Modern Welfare States: Scandinavia Politics and Policy in the Global Age

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List of IllustrationsPrefaceIntroductionPart I. The Nordic Model and North America in Time1. The Study of Scandinavian Politics: A Transatlantic Affair2. Living the American Dream in the Nordic CountriesPart II. Current Challenges and Contemporary Learning and Adaptation in the Nordic Countries3. The Nordic Model Under Pressure4. A Nordic Model of Policy Learning and a Case of North American InspirationPart III. Learning About Scandinavian Politics and the Nordic Model in North America5. The Teaching of Scandinavian Politics in North AmericaConclusionWorks CitedIndex