Know Your Dane: Unlocking the Secrets to the Danish Mentality

Know Your Dane—Unlocking the Secrets to the Danish Mentality is a comprehensive guide to Danish culture. The book covers key events in Danish history from the Middle Ages until today, including a deeper look at the eternal rivalry between Denmark and Sweden, one of the most complex and dramatic relationships in history. Know Your Dane uncovers and analyzes the Danish national identity, including Danish cuisine, holiday traditions, and cultural phenomena such as “The Law of Jante”, the concept of “Hygge”, and how to navigate the Danes’ carefully nuanced humor and social interactions.

Learn more about into the inner workings of the Danish Welfare State, such as the 37-hour work week, gender equality, and the Danish educational system, and discover the most famous citizens of Denmark, from scientists and architects to authors, actors, and directors.

Whether you are a tourist, a new resident of Denmark, or just a Danish history buff, Know Your Dane—Unlocking the Secrets to the Danish Mentality is an essential inside look at one of the most fascinating countries in the world.

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Utgivelsesdato

Lydbok: 7. januar 2021