Behind Denmark's polished image of equality, trust, and transparency lies another reality-one of deep systemic dysfunction. This book is a gripping expose told through numerous interwoven stories of ordinary citizens whose lives were shattered by the very institutions meant to protect them.What happens when the state, built to protect, turns on its own citizens? This book is a searing indictment of a system cloaked in transparency, yet riddled with institutional abuse, silence, and denial. Through twelve harrowing chapters, the author exposes the hidden rot behind the polished facade of Denmark's justice, tax, and social welfare institutions.From wrongful convictions and lost legal records to the crushing weight of bureaucratic persecution, each story reveals how ordinary people, entrepreneurs, mothers, professionals, are destroyed by the very systems meant to uphold fairness and equality. Through vivid narrative and unsparing critique, the author exposes the chilling consequences of unchecked state power and societal denial. Told with searing honesty, this book is more than an indictment of one nation: it is a stark warning to all democracies. It challenges readers to reconsider what justice means, where freedom ends, and how close we stand to the edge between order and oppression.
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Sprache
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Großbritannien
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Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 212 mm
Breite: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0364-5560-6 (9781036455606)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Luise Noring is a Danish author and investigative writer whose work delves into the complexities of power, justice, and identity. With over 15 years of international experience, she has lived in multiple countries, gaining a rich understanding of diverse cultures, social dynamics, and political landscapes. She consulted over several years on multiple assignments for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission, and held positions at the Brookings Institution, USA and Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. She holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, as well as a Bachelor's in International Business. Her writing is deeply influenced by her background as a university research director, where she spent a decade analyzing complex social, political, and cultural themes. This research-driven perspective informs her storytelling, blending rigorous investigative work with immersive, character-driven narratives.Luise's books include UNSETTLED, an investigative thriller set against a global pandemic backdrop; HIDDEN, a deep exploration of the secrets buried beneath ordinary lives; and The Going Places Trilogy, a powerful exploration of ambition, personal growth, and self-discovery.
