sweden

What Happened to Sweden? - While America became the only Superpower.
$16.95
Sweden was once a European power to be reckoned with, whose empire included much of the Baltic States, Finland and parts of Pomerania which is now divided between Germany and Poland. The country's decline in prominence is examined in this short history that also serves to compare Sweden with the United States. The author identifies major differences like the one's uniformity and obsession with equality & security to the other's freedom, work ethic & opportunity. Once almost universally admired, Scandinavia's model welfare state does not look so attractive anymore.

Sweden's controversial role during World War II is explored, when it had a roaring trade with both the Allies and Axis. It profited enormously during and after the war, having maintained uncomfortably close relations to Nazi Germany. The wealth was used to fund socialistic programmes that constantly increased tax rates and the size of government whilst giving the unions unprecedented influence. The Social Democratic Party ruled the country for most of the 20th century in close co-operation with the wealthy Wallenberg Family who at one stage was estimated to indirectly control up to a third of the gross national product.

In the 2006 general election a Moderate coalition defeated the Social Democrats; the new government is attempting to make Sweden more competitive and less bureaucratic. Nilson compares the attitudes of the two countries to religion, conformity and the expression of dissent. He holds a highly critical view of Sweden's foreign policy, especially under the anti-American Olof Palme who embraced and praised all kinds of dictators and revolutionary movements while having a secret agreement with NATO. During these decades the ruling party held a virtual monopoly on all top positions in the civil service, judiciary and state-run media.

The country's immigration policy encouraged a large-scale influx of people from the Middle East. Its third largest city, Malm���, now hosts an unintegrated immigrant population associated with high unemployment, social tension and a soaring crime rate. Multiculturalism has promoted political and ethnic polarization while welfare dependence has reduced the growth of the native population and induced a type of indifference or passivity so well described by Bruce Bawer in While Europe Slept. Nilson is concerned about the future of Sweden based on trends and developments that he spells out in alarming detail. It remains to be seen whether the current government will be able to effect meaningful reform.

Sweden (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
$25.00
I like the way this book was organized and published. The photos are great. The pages are all in glossy paper. I use it for doing research, and it works well for me.

Sweden Sweatshirt, World Cup Soccer Pride Hoodie, Sverige Sweater, Medium, Navy
$22.95
Our designs are printed on fully machine washable and supremely comfortable shirts. Show pride for your country. Get your shirt in time for World Cup Soccer and the Olympics.

Brooks Men's Flag EZ T (Sweden, Small)
$30.00
I saw this type shirt in a runner world magazine in the version of italy and thought it looked nice. It did however why is it that the sweden one has to look so cheap the others have emblems down the side while this has a small one on the front. It feels great but i just cant get over why they could not make it look a little better for 30$