Discovering the Dutch : On Culture and Society of the Netherlands

What are the most salient and sparking facts about the Netherlands? This updated edition of 'Discovering the Dutch' tackles the heart of the question of Dutch identity through a number of essential themes that span the culture, history and society of the Netherlands. Running the gamut from the Randstad to the Dutch Golden Age, from William of Orange to Anne Frank, this volume uses a series of vignettes written by academic experts in their fields to address historical and contemporary topics such as immigration, tolerance, and the struggle against water, as well as issues of culture - painting, literature, architecture, and design among them. All chapters are written by academic experts in their fields who have extensive experience in explaining the many features of "Dutchness" to a foreign audience. Each chapter comes to life in vignettes that illustrate characteristic historical figures or essential aspects in Dutch culture and society from William of Orange and Anne Frank to Dutch cheese and the inevitable coffeeshop. What Are The Most Salient And Sparkling Facts About The Netherlands That Those Interested In Its History Need To Know? This Updated Edition Of Discovering The Dutch Tackles The Heart Of The Question Of Dutch Identity Through A Number Of Essential Themes That Span The Culture, History, And Society Of The Netherlands. Running The Gamut From The Randstad To The Dutch Golden Age, From William Of Orange To Anne Frank, This Volume Uses A Series Of Vignettes Written By Academic Experts In Their Fields To Address Historical And Contemporary Topics Such As Immigration, Tolerance, And The Struggle Against Water, As Well As Issues Of Culture--painting, Literature, Architecture, And Design Among Them. Neither Wooden Legs Nor Wooden Shoes: Elusive Encounters With Dutchness / Wiljan Van Den Akker -- Society: 1. Citizens, Coalitions, And The Crown / Emmeline Besamusca; 2. Politics Between Accommodation And Commotion / Ido De Haan; 3. Economy Of The Polder / Jan Luiten Van Zanden; 4. Dilemmas Of The Welfare State / Lex Heerma Van Voss; 5. Randstad Holland / Ben De Pater And Rob Van Der Vaart -- 6. Distinctive Within The Global Fold? / Paul Schnabel -- History: 7. From The Periphery To The Center / Marco Mostert; 8. The Golden Age / Maarten Prak; 9. A Tradition Of Tolerance / Wijnand Mijnhardt; 10. From Colonial Past To Postcolonial Present / Gert Oostindie; 11. The Second World War: The Dilemmas Of Occupation / Christ Klep; 12. Religious Diversification Or Secularization? / David Bos -- Arts & Culture: 13. The Making Of Rembrandt And Van Gogh / Ghislain Kieft And Quirine Van Der Steen; 14. Style And Lifestyle In Architecture / Rob Dettingmeijer; 15. Literature, Authors, And Public Debate / Frans Ruiter And Wilbert Smulders; 16. Three Feminist Waves / Rosemarie Buikema And Iris Van Der Tuin; 17. The Double Bind Of Television / Sonja De Leeuw; 18. Global Dutch / Marjo Van Koppen -- Contemporary Issues: 19. Living With Water / Rob Van Der Vaart; 20. Excellence And Egalitarianism In Higher Education / Jeroen Torenbeek And Jan Veldhuis 21. Immigration And Diversity / Han Entzinger; 22. Legal Culture / Wibo Van Rossum; 23. Idealism And Self-interest In The World / Duco Hellema; 24. In Foreign Eyes / Jaap Verheul. Edited By Emmeline Besamusca, Jaap Verheul. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Table Of Contents Note For The Revised Edition Introduction Society Chapter 1 Citizens, Coalitions, And The Crown Chapter 2 Politics Between Accommodation And Commotion Chapter 3 Economy Of The Polder Chapter 4 Dilemmas Of The Welfare State Chapter 5 Randstad Holland Chapter 6 Distinctive Within The Global Fold? History Chapter 7 From The Periphery To The Center Chapter 8 The Golden Age Chapter 9 A Tradition Of Tolerance Chapter 10 From Colonial Past To Postcolonial Present Chapter 11 The Second World War: The Dilemmas Of Occupation Chapter 12 Religious Diversification Or Secularization? Arts & Culture Chapter 13 The Making Of Rembrandt And Van Gogh Chapter 14 Style And Lifestyle In Architecture Chapter 15 Literature, Authors, And Public Debate Chapter 16 Three Feminist Waves Chapter 17 The Double Bind Of Television Chapter 18 Global Dutch Contemporary Issues Chapter 19 Living With Water Chapter 20 Excellence And Egalitarianism In Higher Education Chapter 21 Immigration And Diversity Chapter 22 Legal Culture Chapter 23 Idealism And Self-Interest In The World Chapter 24 In Foreign Eyes Notes About The Authors Illustrations Index What are the most salient and sparking facts about the Netherlands? This updated edition of Discovering the Dutch tackles the heart of the question of Dutch identity through a number of essential themes that span the culture, history and society of the Netherlands. Running the gamut from the Randstad to the Dutch Golden Age, from William of Orange to Anne Frank, this volume uses a series of vignettes written by academic experts in their fields to address historical and contemporary topics such as immigration, tolerance, and the struggle against water, as well as issues of culture - painting, literature, architecture, and design among them. All chapters are written by academic experts in their fields who have extensive experience in explaining the many features of ŸDutchnessŒ to a foreign audience. Each chapter comes to life in vignettes that illustrate characteristic historical figures or essential aspects in Dutch culture and society from William of Orange and Anne Frank to Dutch cheese and the inevitable coffeeshop. A sparkling, informative account of what makes the Netherlands Dutch, perfect for anyone interested in its history or present and written by the country's foremost scholars