Set aside your preconceptions of postcard scenery, chocolate
and cheese, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real
Switzerland is anything but bland. This small, multilingual, and
fiercely independent country at the heart of Europe is full of
surprises.
Culture Smart! Switzerland reveals the human dimension of this
enigmatic country. It provides an historical overview, explores
Swiss values and attitudes, and looks at the cultural continuity
of festivals and traditions. It will help you navigate your way
through various aspects of Swiss life and society and reveal the
warmth, decency, wit and intelligence that characterizes its
inhabitants.