CultureShock! Finland
eBook - ePub

CultureShock! Finland

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  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

CultureShock! Finland

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About this book

CultureShock! Finland guides you on a fun-filled crash course on getting to know this rarely explored country. Find out why the Finns are so proud of their motherland and why others fall in love with it from their first visit. From cosmopolitan Helsinki to traditional Lapland, discover the gems of each region and be charmed by the magical winters and the long summer days. Be acquainted with the Finns and find out what lies behind their silence and the desire for personal space. Understand how environmental consciousness and gender equality play an important role in Finnish society and be initiated into the delights of the Finnish sauna. This book also covers a wide range of practical topics to enable you to settle in seamlessly, such as how to set up home, how to conduct business effectively and what leisure activities are available. CultureShock! Finland is the all-encompassing guide that will help you to find your way in Finland and make it your own.

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eBook ISBN
9789814382991
Edition
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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Series
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Map of Finland
  9. Chapter 1 - First Impressions
  10. Chapter 2 - Land, History, Economy and Government
  11. Chapter 3 - The Finns
  12. Chapter 4 - Socialising with the Finns
  13. Chapter 5 - Settling In
  14. Chapter 6 - Food and Entertainment
  15. Chapter 7 - Enjoying the Culture
  16. Chapter 8 - The Language and the Literature
  17. Chapter 9 - Working in Finland
  18. Chapter 10 - Fast Facts
  19. Culture Quiz
  20. Do’s and Don’ts
  21. Glossary
  22. Resource Guide
  23. Further Reading
  24. About the Author
  25. Index