The Naked Swiss: A Nation Behind 10 Myths, Paperback/Clare O'Dea

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Contributor(s):Author: Clare O'Dea Cross-cultural journalist Clare O'Dea goes in search of the truth behind the 10 clich s that clothe modern Switzerland. Her examination of the facts and real people of this unique nation reveals a complex and dynamic land, whose citizens are often poorly served by the assumptions we make about them, which include: - The Swiss Are Neutral - The Swiss Are Xenophobic - The Swiss Are Rich - The Swiss Are Swiss - The Swiss Are Crooked Bankers - The Swiss Are Boring - The Swiss Are Sexist - The Swiss Helped the Nazis - The Swiss Have the Perfect Democracy - The Swiss Are Brilliant