Denmark

Denmark

Robert Pateman, 1954-

Book - 2006

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Denmark.

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Subjects
Denmark.
Published
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark [2006]
Language
English
Main Author
Robert Pateman, 1954- (-)
Edition
Second edition
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, portraits ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780761420248
  • Introduction
  • Geography
  • Physical features
  • Climate
  • Flora and fauna
  • Four seasons
  • Faeroe Islands
  • Greenland
  • Copenhagen
  • Other cities
  • History
  • The Viking period
  • Life in a Viking society
  • Explorers of the sea
  • A Baltic power
  • The loss of an empire
  • Social changes
  • World War II and after
  • Recent history
  • Government
  • The structure of government
  • The European Union
  • The parties
  • Economy
  • Farming and fishing
  • Industry
  • A lack of natural resources
  • Working
  • Shipping and trade
  • Environment
  • Cleaner water, cleaner air
  • Returning wildlife
  • Progress in the home
  • Wildlife still in danger
  • Danes
  • Freedom and responsibility
  • A number for life
  • Clothing
  • Greenlanders
  • Faeroese
  • The German minority
  • New immigrants
  • Lifestyle
  • Two different lifestyles
  • Rural and urban life
  • Birth
  • Birthdays and growing up
  • Education
  • The role of women
  • Marriage
  • The importance of the home
  • Senior citizens
  • Religion
  • The history of Christianity in Denmark
  • Everyday involvement
  • Church architecture
  • The church community
  • Many religions
  • Language
  • The history of Danish
  • Dialects
  • The importance of a second language
  • Danish names
  • Arts
  • Writers
  • Music
  • Painting and sculpture
  • Design
  • Architecture
  • Dance and theater
  • Film
  • Leisure
  • A commitment to sports
  • Soccer
  • Water sports
  • Television
  • Chess
  • Festivals
  • Special days in Danish culture
  • Christmas
  • New Year's
  • Easter
  • Carnivals
  • Food
  • Typical meals
  • The art of making good smorrebrod
  • Desserts
  • Pastries
  • Drinks
  • Skal
  • Influences on Danish food
  • The Danish kitchen
  • Map of Denmark
  • About the Economy
  • About the Culture
  • Time Line
  • Glossary
  • Further Information
  • Bibliography
  • Index
Review by Horn Book Review

Pedestrian writing summarizes each individual country's history and culture but without insight or interpretation. Whole centuries are often compressed into single paragraphs of occasionally disjointed sentences. Color photographs on every page offer glimpses into activities related to the culture and the daily life, and the maps show such physical characteristics as towns, cities, rivers, and mountains. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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