The Swedish Theory of Love: Individualism and Social Trust in Modern Sweden by H

Description: The Swedish Theory of Love by Henrik Berggren, Lars Trägårdh, Stephen Donovan "Drawing on work in philosophy, cultural studies, sociology, literary criticism, and political science, The Swedish Theory of Love shines a light on the workings of individualism in a far from utopian order of things"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 2020 Swedens response to COVID-19 drew renewed attention to the Nordic nation in a way that put the finger on a seeming paradox. Long celebrated for its commitment to social solidarity, Sweden suddenly emerged as the last country in the West to resist lockdown while defending individual rights and responsibilities. To explain these contradictions, Henrik Berggren and Lars Tragardh argue that the long-standing view of Swedens welfare state as the result of socialist collectivism is flawed. While social values have been and remain strong, they have co-existed with a radical form of individualism.The English edition of the Swedish bestseller AEr svensken manniska?, The Swedish Theory of Love examines a political culture that stresses individual autonomy on the one hand and trust in the state on the other. Delving into Swedish philosophy, cultural studies, sociology, literary criticism, and political science, the book moves beyond the perspective of rational social engineering to uncover the moral logic behind Swedens welfare state: the notion that human relationships based on dependency and subordination lead to inauthenticity and that equality and autonomy are preconditions for genuine love and affection. Author Biography Henrik Berggren is a Swedish journalist and historian. Lars Trägårdh is a Swedish historian and public intellectual. Promotional Explores the productive tension between individual autonomy and social welfare in contemporary Sweden Promotional "Headline" Explores the productive tension between individual autonomy and social welfare in contemporary Sweden Details ISBN0295750545 Author Stephen Donovan Year 2022 Translator Stephen Donovan ISBN-10 0295750545 ISBN-13 9780295750545 Format Hardcover Imprint University of Washington Press Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States Pages 394 AU Release Date 2022-09-06 NZ Release Date 2022-09-06 US Release Date 2022-09-06 Subtitle Individualism and Social Trust in Modern Sweden Publication Date 2022-09-06 UK Release Date 2022-09-06 Illustrations 17 b&w illus. Publisher University of Washington Press Series New Directions in Scandinavian Studies Alternative 9780295750552 Audience Professional & Vocational DEWEY 814.52 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139253055;

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