Swedens transformation in the last century was brought about not by the military prowess of exceptional Swedes indeed neutrality has been a key element in Swedish policy for almost two centuries but by the creative ability of its people. Sweden has emerged as a model welfare state and a wellordered democracy to which economists sociologists feminists architects and scientists from sophisticated nations have paid study visits. Sweden now depends on international trade to preserve its high standard of living and in a world of harsh international competition often has to struggle to maintain its welfare system and its reputation. Despite its present difficulties however it remains one of the worlds most advanced and affluent democracies. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sweden contains a chronology an introduction appendixes an extensive bibliography and a dictionary section with more than 300 crossreferenced entries on important personalities politics economy foreign relations religion and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students researchers and anyone wanting to know more about Sweden. show more