Culture and Customs of the Netherlands (Cultures and Customs of the World)

Delivers a fresh, modern perspective on individual countries for which information is in demand in the school curriculum and library. This title includes chapters that cover crucial topics as: the land and history; the people, language, food, and traditional dress; religion and thought; social customs and lifestyle; and, art and architecture. Product Description: The Culture And Customs Of The World Series Delivers A Fresh, Modern Perspective On Individual Countries For Which Detailed Information Is Most In Demand In The School Curriculum And Library. Each Volume Is Written By A Country Expert Especially To Meet The Needs Of Students And The General Reader. The World's Countries Come Alive In Insightful, Accessible Chapters That Cover Crucial Topics As: The Land And History; The People, Language, Food, And Traditional Dress; Religion And Thought; Social Customs And Lifestyle; Media; Literature; Marriage, Family, Women's Roles, And Education; Performing Arts, Music, And Cinema; And, Art And Architecture. For A Complete Listing Of All Titles In This Series, Go To Our Associated Website. Land, People, And History -- Religion And Thought -- Society : Social Issues And Lifestyle -- Holidays, Leisure, And Housing -- Cuisine And Fashion -- Literature -- Performing Arts And Media -- The Visual Arts. John B. Roney. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [213]-214) And Index. Cover Title Copyright Contents Series Foreword Introduction Chronology 1 Land, People, and History 2 Religion and Thought 3 Society: Social Issues and Lifestyle 4 Holidays, Leisure, and Housing 5 Cuisine and Fashion 6 Literature 7 Performing Arts and Media 8 The Visual Arts Selected Bibliography Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z