Switzerland  Culture Smart!, Kendall Maycock
Switzerland  Culture Smart!, Kendall Maycock
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Switzerland - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Author: Kendall Maycock

Narrator: Anna Bentinck

Unabridged: 3 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2016


Synopsis

There is far more to Switzerland than beautiful scenery, chocolate, watches, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is full of surprises and anything but bland. This small, rugged, landlocked country at the heart of Europe has been a confederation since the first three cantons came together in a defensive alliance in 1291. Four national languages are spoken within its borders. Its present twenty-six cantons are largely autonomous and retain their individual characters. In this grassroots democracy real power lies with the people, who exercise it directly through frequent referendums. Swissness is, above all, a spirit of independence and of communal involvement.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on November 15, 2018

This was the first Culture Smart book I read, and I knew I wanted to read more after finishing. These little books provide basic, straightforward information about the culture of our world's countries, in concise volumes. The content is breadth over depth, naturally, but what I like most about them......more

Goodreads review by Natalia on November 20, 2020

This book was a great "trip" to Switzerland. I found out a lot of interesting information about the Swiss lifestyle, traditions, their way of spending the holidays and their business culture. Now all that's left is to visit this beautiful country. The book was published in 2014 though, so some infor......more

Goodreads review by jim phillips on August 10, 2019

Great intro info for country Great overview of culture, people, attitudes and insite in what to expect when visiting country. Quick and concise sections that explain what to expect and how to interact with the locals.......more