How to be Danish: A Short Journey into the Mysterious Heart of Denmark

Denmark is the country of the moment. Recently named the happiest nation in the world, it's the motherland of The Bridge, Borgen, and The Killing, and home to Noma, the world's best restaurant. But though we wear their jumpers and watch their thrillers, how much do we really know about the Danes themselves? Part reportage, part travelogue, How to be Danish is an attempt to fill in some of the gaps - an introduction to contemporary Danish culture that spans television, food, design, architecture, politics, and race. From the set of The Killing to the chefs of Noma, via the woman who knitted *that* jumper, Patrick Kingsley takes us on a journey to the mysterious heart of Denmark. Part reportage, part travelogue, this is a fascinating introduction to contemporary Danish culture for anyone who wants to know more about the happiest nation in the world. Denmark is the country of the moment. The motherland of Borgen and The Killing , it's the runaway champion of Eurovision, and home to Noma, the world's most eccentric restaurant. But though we wear their sweaters and read their thrillers, how much do we really know about the Danes themselves? Part reportage, part travelogue, How to be Danish fills in the gaps – an introduction to contemporary Danish culture that spans politics, television, food, architecture and design. Welcome to the happiest country in the world. Denmark Is The Country Of The Moment. Recently Named The Happiest Nation In The World, It's The Motherland Of The Bridge, Borgen, And The Killing, And Home To Noma, The World's Best Restaurant. But Though We Wear Their Jumpers And Watch Their Thrillers, How Much Do We Really Know About The Danes Themselves? Machine Generated Contents Note: 1.work Well, Play Well: A Scandinavian Education -- 2.ramsons And Seaweed: The Nordic Food Revolution -- 3.more Than Just Chairs: The Danish Design Dna -- 4.poor Carina: The Problem At The Heart Of The Welfare State -- 5.being Danish: The Immigrant's Dilemma -- 6.wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen -- 7.after The Killing... Patrick Kingsley. What links Sarah Lund and Lars von Trier? Or Carlsberg and Kierkegaard? Or even Shakespeare and Metallica? The answer lies in Denmark, the country that has gripped the British imagination more than any other in recent memory. But though we watch their TV series, wear their jumpers, and play with their toys, how much do we really know about the Danes themselves? From Lego to lava lamps via Borgen , The Killing , and the Muhammed cartoons Patrick Kingsley takes us on a journey into the mysterious heart of Denmark. Denmark is the country of the moment. Recently named the happiest nation in the world, it's the home of The Killing and Noma, the world's best (and most eccentric) restaurant. We wear their sweaters, watch their thrillers, and covet their cool modern design, but how much do we really know about the Danes themselves? Part reportage, part travelogue, How to Be Danish fills in the gaps -- an introduction to contemporary Danish culture that spans politics, television, food, architecture, and design Work well, play well : a Scandinavian education Ramsons and seaweed : the Nordic food revolution More than just chairs : the Danish design DNA Poor Carina : the problem at the heart of the welfare state Being Danish : the immigrant's dilemma Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen Aster the "Killing"... Jutland : happiness country?