| The A to Z of the Netherlands Contributor(s): Koopmans, Joop W. (Author), Huussen, Arend H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810872129 ISBN-13: 9780810872127 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $57.42 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - General - History | Reference - History | Western Europe - General |
| Dewey: 949.200 |
| Series: A to Z Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1 lbs) 392 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western Europe - Cultural Region - Benelux |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Netherlands, frequently but erroneously called Holland, is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. In the past few decades, it has been undergoing many transformations made possible by its dynamic and fast-moving political landscape. It has shifted from fierce nationalism toward a self-image of tolerance and permissiveness: the national identity and self-consciousness has slowly eroded through decolonization and immigration. Unfortunately, several murders of prominent, controversial politicians have started yet another shift away from tolerance, and economic stagnation has bred pessimism. Nonetheless, despite many trials and tribulations, there has been real progress, and the Dutch have perhaps done a better job of coming to terms with their limitations than many others in the world. The A to Z of the Netherlands contains more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individual topics spanning the Netherlands' political, economic, and social system along with short biographies on important figures who have shaped the Netherlands' history. Supplementing the entries are a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and a bibliography, making this a superb quick reference on the Netherlands. |