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Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf
Richard Lewis
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Description for Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf
Paperback. A communications trainer based in Finland for 50 years, Lewis traces how the Finnish people transformed their war-torn country with a struggling economy in 1945, into a leader in technology and major diplomatic player in Europe by the end of the century. He attributes their achievements to the culture rather than to political or business prowess. A Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DNF; GTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 356. 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. A communications trainer based in Finland for 50 years, Lewis traces how the Finnish people transformed their war-torn country with a struggling economy in 1945, into a leader in technology and major diplomatic player in Europe by the end of the century. He attributes their achievements to the culture rather than to political or business prowess. A. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DNF; GTB; JFC. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight: 444.
Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf is the story of an accomplished nation and her extraordinary people. Pursuing a "Lone Wolf" policy, Finland raised itself from a struggling, war-battered state in 1945 to one of the most developed countries in the world.
The exponential rise of Nokia from tire and timbers to leading the world's telecommunication industry is indicative of the Finns and their characteristic business style. These remarkable people speak a language unique in its origins and have kept their cultural identity intact despite the influences of powerful neighbors, Sweden and Russia.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Murray Press
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781931930185
SKU
V9781931930185
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Ref
99-10
About Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis is the chairman of Richard Lewis Communications, an international institute of cross-cultural and language training with offices in over 30 countries. He founded the quartely magazine Cross Culture and is heavily involved in the intercultural field, lecturing in countries from Finland to Hong Kong and working with companies as diverse as Fiat, IBM, Nokia, Andersen Consulting and Nestle. ... Read more
Reviews for Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf
Lewis attributes Finnish achievements in the last century to the culture rather than to political or business prowess.
Nancy J. Adler, Ph.D., McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Richard Lewis brings his extensive knowledge of Finland to a wide audience, capturing the mystery and setting the context for its continued success. Finland, Cultural Lone ... Read more
Nancy J. Adler, Ph.D., McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Reference & Research Book News
Richard Lewis brings his extensive knowledge of Finland to a wide audience, capturing the mystery and setting the context for its continued success. Finland, Cultural Lone ... Read more