Libros sobre Suecia / Swedish Books

0322
Swedish Cultural Policy. A review of state cultural policies and practicies.. (.)
Estocolmo: Swedish National Council for Cultural Affairs. 1990. 134 p.
ISBN: 91-85602-75-2.

2979
Sweden at the UN. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1998. 63 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0456-2.
Resumen: As a neutral country during World War II and a nonaligned one during the Cold War, Sweden has seen at close hand the forces that are unleashed when serious conflicts develop. It has therefore been natural for its citizens to become involved in UN efforts to promote peace around the world. Over the decades, Swedish citizens have played a major role in establishing new mechanisms of international work. Profiled in this book are Folke Bernadotte, pioneer in UN mediation during the Palestine conflict; Dag Hammarskjöld, path-breaking UN Secretary-General; Jonas Waern, a peacekeeper reluctantly drawn into battle in Katanga; Alva Myrdal, energetic Swedish ambassador to the Geneva disarment negotiations; and Olof Palme, international opinion molder and mediator in the Iran-Iraq war. Also portrayed here are three Swedish citizens with sensitive international peace-related assignments during the 1990s: Rolf Ekéus, who monitors the elimination of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; Jan Eliasson, who has developed new UN instruments to deal with humanitarian crises in Somalia, Mozambique and elsewhere; and Carl Bildt, mediator and head of postwar reconstruction efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The authors of the portraits are journalist Gunnar Fredriksson and Lars G. Lindskog, Brigadier General Bo Pellnäs, Associate Professor Sune Persson and Professor Peter Wallensteen (who is also editor of this book).

2981
Swedish Local Government: Traditions and Reforms. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1999. 123 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0549-6.
Resumen: Local self-government has a strong position in Sweden. This provides good prerequisites for residents themselves to assume responsibility for local affairs. The municipalities and country councils have expanded their outside contacts as a consequence of Swedish membership since 1995 in the European Union and other international cooperation in a variaty of fields. The major challenge for Swedish municipalities and county councils will be to find ways to continue functioning as democratic institutions in an increasingly internationalized setting. The authors of this book provide a brief history of Swedish local self-government since the Middle Ages. They explain the structure and tasks of the public sector, the Local Government Act, organizational principles, finances and local democracy in practice.

0368
Algulin, Ingemar.
Contemporary Swedish Prose. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1983. 95 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0130-X.
Resumen: Ofrece un panorama de la narrativa sueca desde los años 60 hasta principios del 80.

0628
Algulin, Ingemar.
History of Swedish Literature, A. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1989. 288 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0239-X.
Resumen: It gives a survey of Swedish literature from the runic inscriptions of the Viking Age through the culturally spartan Middle Ages up to recent days, when Swedish literature makes a highly dynamic impression and a considerable number of Swedish authors are being translated into many foreign languages, thus participating in a broader cultural exchange.

2332
Bergendal, Göran: Nils Hansson; Stig Jacobsson; Jan Kask; Dan Lundberg; Lars Westin.
Music in Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1998. 136 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0503-8.
Resumen: What kind of music has been produced in Sweden over the past 20 years. What direction are the country´s art music, jazz, folk and popular music taking? To answer these questions as fully as possible, each chapter here is accompanied by a discography. The book also contains a presentation of the foremost names in Swedish music and an illustrated section on the country´s opera and concert venues.

1782
Boman, Monica (ed).
Design in Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Swedish Institute, The. 1985. 144 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0170-9.
Resumen: Describe the wave of renewal which is sweeping through arts and crafts, the art industry and industrial and graphic design during the 1980s. It also includes the internationally well-known living classics in the Swedish design tradition. Design in Sweden contains six essays by experts in the field who analyse the history, theory and practice of Swedish design. The book is abundantly illustrated.

1631
Bono, Francesco; Maaret Koskinen (ed).
Film in Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1996. 164 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0452-X.
Resumen: This is the first comprehensive book to focus on Swedish film of the 1980s and 90s. It contains a critical survey of the filmmakers and films of the last two decades, including their themes, motifs and styles, as well as a critical inquiry into new directions in Swedish film. Several portraits of contemporary Swedish film directors are presented, including interviews and filmographies. The book also investigates the increasingly complex relations between Swedish film and television, and the history as well as the contemporary situation of film culture in Sweden. The book has been written by a select group of Swedish film academics and critics.

0320
Cowie, Peter.
Swedish Cinema, from Ingeborg Holm to Fanny and Alexander.. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1985. 159 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0162-8.

1648
Donner, Jörn; Jan Mårtenson; Tor Ragnar Gerholm.
Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Gullers Pictorial AB. 1987. 110 p.
ISBN: 91-86440-26-8.

2331
Engblom, Sören.
Art in Sweden. Leaving the empty cube. Contemporary Swedish art. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1998. 136 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0500-3.
Resumen: What trends are reflected in the Swedish art of the past ten years? Which artists have set their stamp on the period, who have been most visible and where have they been seen? In this panoramic survey of contemporary Swedish art, Sören Engblom, from a vantage point at the heart of the Swedish art world, introduces the reader to the most controversial and excitings arts and artists, critics and museum professionals as well as studies of art criticism and reviews in the media. The book also contains a presentation of art colleges, art funding, art publications and the leading exhibition locations in Sweden.

2041
Englund, Clæs; Leif Janzon.
Theatre in Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1997. 93 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0468-6.
Resumen: Concentrating on the eventful postwar years, the authors give us a succinct yet detailed account of the important individuals and companies, aesthetic and political developments which have shaped the course of theatrical life in Sweden.

2983
Faramond, Guy de.
Suède et la France, La. (Sverige och Frankrike.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 2000. 48 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0634-4.
Resumen: Un estudio entre las relaciones entre Francia y Suecia.

2174
Florin, Magnus; Marianne Steinsaphir; Margareta Sörenson.
Literature in Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1997. 135 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0473-2.
Resumen: What's going on in contemporary Swedish literature? Are there any clearly marked trends or tendencies? What themes interest Swedish authors? This book presents a selection of contemporary authors with the emphasis on the 1980s and 1990s. In separate sections, three writers give their view of contemporary poetry, prose and drama. Magnus Florin´s essay on poetry spans the century from Johannes Edfeldt to Lotta Olsson. Marianne Steinsaphir´s presentation of Swedish prose - from the soil to asphalt and back again - discusses such phenomena as modern images of women, playing with genres, and rural life as both province and narrative universe. Margareta Sörenson describes drama from the point of view of the audience. She scrutinizes the dramatist as they scrutinize the Swedes and Swedish ways of living, and focuses on such authors as Lars Noren and Kristina Lugn. In this book you will find both established and first-time authors. It provides an introduction to literature written in Swedish. This survey is your guide to contemporary Swedish literature.

0665
Gillsäter, Sven.
Wings over the Kattegat. (Hallandskust.)
Halmstad: Spektra Publishers. 1977. 155 p.
ISBN: 91-7136-232-0.
Resumen: A Swedish coastline, caught by the camera of Sven Gillsäter.

1788
Granath, Olle.
Autre lumière, Une - L'art suédois depuis 1945 / Another light: Swedish art since 1945 / In einem anderen Licht: Schwedische Kunst nach 1945. (.)
Estocolmo: Swedish Institute, The. 1974. 168 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0052-4.
Resumen: Panorama del arte sueco desde 1945 hasta 1973.

1789
Granath, Olle.
Another light: Swedish art since 1945 / Une autre lumière: L'art suédois depuis 1945 / In einem anderen Licht: Schwedische Kunst nach 1945. (.)
Estocolmo: Swedish Institute, The. 1982. 224 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0123-7.
Resumen: Panorama del arte sueco desde 1945 hasta 1982.

3564
Grundsten, Claes.
National Parks of Sweden.
Malmo: Bokförlaget Max Ström. 2009. 304 p.
ISBN: 978-91-7126-156-4.
Resumen: This book take us on a magnificent journey through all of Sweden´s national parks - from coastal islands, forests and cultural landscapes to the mountains of the north.

2435
Gustafson, Alrik.
History of Swedish Literature, A. (.)
Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. 1961. 708 p.
Resumen: With its origins barely discernible on certain ancient rock carvings and rune stones, Swedish literature has had a long and not infrequently fascinating history. Professor Gustafson´s book tells the whole story of this literature in the most complete account in any language outside Swedish. Authorative critical appraisals are provided of the work of such internationally known Swedish authors as Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, and Pär Lagerkvist as well as a host of others of greater or lesser importance, including, among those now active on the literary scence, Vilhelm Moberg, whose monumental immigrant epos has recently attracted many American readers. Of particular value to scholars and librarians is the extensive critical bibliographical guide which provides a running commentary on Swedish criticism and scholarship on the nation´s literature. A selected list of Swedish literature available in English translation is also provided.

0362
Hadenius, Stig.
Swedish Politics During the 20th Century. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1990. 192 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0250-0.
Resumen: Swedish Politics During the 20th Century deals with the political history of modern Sweden. Beginning with the breakthrough of full representative democracy and parliamentary government, it portrays the most important events and individuals right up to the present-day political situation. The book focuses mainly on the years after World War II: postwar policies, the Social Democratic-Agrarian coalition of the 1950s, the supplementary pension controversy, the reforms of the 1960s and 1970s and the political discussions of the 1980s.

2984
Hellberg, Hans; Sven Ståhl.
Suédois et la nature, Les. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1998. 60 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0525-9.
Resumen: En este libro se habla de las relaciones de los suecos con la naturaleza y descubrimos el paisaje nórdico a través de numerosas fotos a todo color.

0880
Holmes, Philip; Serin, Gunilla.
Colloquial Swedish. (.)
London: Routledge. 1993. 337 p.
ISBN: 0-415-04939-3.
Resumen: Colloquial Swedish is a practical course in everyday written and spoken Swedish requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Swedish whether studying independently or with a teacher. Many of the reading passages also give useful background information about Sweden.

2444
Holmes, Philip; Ian Hinchliffe.
Swedish: A comprehensive grammar. (.)
Londres: Routledge. 1998. 628 p.
ISBN: 0-415-08208-0.
Resumen: This book is a complete reference guide to modern Swedish grammar. It presents a fresh and accesible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Swedish. The book will be the standard reference work for years to come. The Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Swedish, irrespective of level. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Swedish grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations. Thoughout, the emphasis is on Swedish as used by present-day native speakers. An extensive index, numbered paragraphs, cross-references and summary charts provide readers with easy access to the information they require.

2980
Johnsson, Hans-Ingvar.
Spotlight on Sweden: The Country and Its People. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1999. 256 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0544-5.
Resumen: Introducción general a la sociedad y la cultura sueca.

0625
Lagercrantz, Olof.
August Strindberg. (.)
London: Faber and Faber. 1984. 399 p.
ISBN: 0-571-11812-7.

2156
Larsson, Karl-Anders.
Rights of the Poor, The - Our Common Responsibility. Combating Poverty in Sweden´s Development Cooperation. (.)
Estocolmo: Ministry for Foreign Affairs . 1997. 96 p.
ISBN: 91-7496-110-1.
Resumen: This report is the result of extensive work at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to chart the spread and development of poverty, and to find new ways to fight it. The objective is to further strengthen the fight against poverty, thereby creating better chances of achieving a world in peace and concord, where poverty has been eliminated and international assistance is no longer necessary.

0875
Mc Clean, R. J.
Swedish. (.)
: Hodder and Stoughton. 1987. 322 p.
ISBN: 0-340-26510-8.
Resumen: This book provides a complete introductory course, designed to help the beginner learn to speak, read and write Swedish as quickly and easily as possible. Pronunciation, grammar and syntax are clearly and simply explained, and a basic everyday vocabulary is gradually built up. Each chapter contains several examples to illustrate the new grammar points, and exercises with answers are also provided to test and encourage the reader's progress. The book also includes a useful grammar index and a comprensive vocabulary.

3661
Mikaela Rudolfsson, Cathrine.
Praktisk Reseparlör Svensk - Spansk.
Málaga: Arguval. 2010. 192 p.
ISBN: 978-84-96912-84-7.
Resumen: Un método práctico y sencillo para comunicarse en vacaciones, viajes de negocios o desplazamientos a través del mundo. Incluye una sección dedicada a la pronunciación y unas nociones básicas de gramática, bloques temáticos centrados en situaciones típicas en los viajes: transportes, alojamiento, bares y restaurantes, compras, tiempo libre, etc. y un diccionario con más de 4.000 términos con su pronunciación figurada.

2747
Schultz, Ulla von (ed).
Cultural Heritage in Sweden, The - Preserving the Past for Posterity. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1998. 160 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0528-3.
Resumen: All nations cherish and defend their colective memory, their cultural heritage. Owing to fortunate circumstances, not least almost two centuries of peace, Sweden has been able to preserve its cultural heritage in an almost unique manner. Archives, libraries, ancient monuments and museums are intruments by means of which a country establishes and maintains its identity. In this book the most important institutions engaged in preserving the Swedish cultural heritage describe in their own words their history, their current activities and their tasks for the future. Perspectives and approaches vary, but the various chapters taken together give a clear and comprehensive idea of the way in which Sweden has managed its cultural heritage in the past and is managing it today.

0319
Sjögren, Henrik.
Stage and society in Sweden: Aspects of Swedish Theatre since 1945. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1979. 182 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0082-6.

3546
Suècia, Cristina de.
Lleures i Sentències.
Valencia: Edicions 3 i 4. 2009. 196 p.
ISBN: 978-84-7502-802-6.
Resumen: Aquests Lleures i sentències donen a conèixer la principal obra aforística de Cristina de Suècia (1626-1689), escrita al llarg de la seua vida. Són un repertori d'interpretacions riques i diverses de l'actualitat política, religiosa i social del seu segle, un recull d'experiències interiors i mundanes que expliciten la personalitat, la situació temporal i social de l'autora, la seua mentalitat i objectius vitals, amb voluntat de donar lliçons, consells i indicacions. Aquestes sentències naixen d'una visió particular del món, d'una moral aristocràtica, d'una actitud d'independència de la jove reina que no va voler sotmetre's, per matrimoni o per convenció, a cap home ni a cap rei, sinó tan sols al papa, i que va considerar que només havia de retre comptes a Déu.

2985
VVAA.
Chers enfants - des hommes, des enfants et de l´egalité des chances en Suède. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 2000. 40 p.
ISBN: 91-520-618-2.
Resumen: Este libro es fruto de una exposición sobre la relación que tienen los hombres suecos con sus hijos en la Suecia de hoy.

2759
VVAA.
Sverige Vägatlas med Upplevelser.
Copenhague: Folia. 2007. 190 p.
ISBN: 87-7969-956-1.
Resumen: 190 sidor med flexibindning. Innehåller kartor över Sverige i bra skala, register, trafikinformation, 20 Stadskartor samt upplevelsekartor med illustrerade attraktioner och sevärdheter med detaljbeskrivningar

0369
Wahlbäck, Krister.
Roots of Swedish neutrality, The. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1986. 80 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0187-3.
Resumen: Sweden's policy of neutrality was reaffirmed in the late 1940s, when Europe became divided into two hostile blocs. The primary instrument of Sweden's security policy - non participation in alliances in peacetime aiming at neutrality in the event of war - was defined over the following years.
However, Swedish neutrality has a tradition which goes much further back in history. Many of the principles essential to our country's present-day neutrality policy were in fact formulated as early as in the 1830s. During both the First and the second World Wars Sweden managed to stay out of the conflict. The lessons learnt during the Second World War were particularly fresh when Sweden decided in the late 1940s to continue with a policy of neutrality, but events of earlier periods also played a role in Swedish thinking..

2513
Weibull, Jörgen.
Swedish History in Outline.
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1993. 151 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0294-2.

0363
Westin, Boel.
Children's Literature in Sweden. (.)
Estocolmo: Instituto Sueco. 1991. 63 p.
ISBN: 91-520-0264-0.
Resumen: Recoge la historia de los libros juveniles en Suecia desde el primero publicado en 1591 hasta la década de los 80.

 

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