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Discovering the Dutch: On Culture and Society of the Netherlands. Third, revised edition


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What do you need to know about the Netherlands? The third edition of Discovering the Dutch explores the urgent question of Dutch identity through a rich tapestry of themes that span culture, history, geography, and society. From the legendary William of Orange to today’s populist movements, from sea power to innovative water management, from pillarization to postcolonial diversity, and from the timeless paintings of Rembrandt to the vibrant pulse of contemporary literature, this volume unveils the dynamic, modern, and cosmopolitan society behind the iconic dikes and windmills. All chapters are accessibly written by academic scholars explaining the many facets of “Dutchness” to an international audience from an inside perspective. Vivid vignettes highlight characteristic historical figures, objects, and events featuring in the collective memory of the Dutch. How to understand the orange enthusiasm on King’s Day? How did The Hague become the legal capital of the world? How is Anne Frank remembered? And how has the bicycle become a Dutch way of life? Painting a lively and insightful portrait of the Netherlands, this wellbalanced textbook is an indispensable guide for anyone eager to discover Dutch culture and society.

Table of Contents:
Introduction, Society, History, art & culture, contemporary issues, Notes, About the Authors, List of Illustrations, Index

About the Author :
Emmeline Besamusca lectures on Dutch Culture and Intercultural Communication at Utrecht University and teaches Low Countries Studies at the University of Vienna. Jaap Verheul is Associate Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University and Professor of Transatlantic Relations at Radboud University Nijmegen.

Review :
“Judicious, useful, expert and concise - it would be hard to imagine a better guide to the cultural and historical reality of Dutch society today.” – Jonathan Israel, author of The Dutch Republic “An invitation to an insightful journey through past and present: this is an attractive, indispensable, and enjoyable textbook for anyone eager to discover and study Dutch culture and society.” – Orsolya Réthelyi, Chair of Dutch Studies at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest “This volume explores myths and explodes misconceptions about the Netherlands and ‘Dutchness’. Whether you are planning to spend a week in Amsterdam or are writing a dissertation on Dutch culture and history, this is a very useful volume.” – Russell Shorto, author of The Island at the Center of the World


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9789463725163
  • Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Amsterdam University Press
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 416
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 9463725164
  • Publisher Date: 04 Oct 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: On Culture and Society of the Netherlands. Third, revised edition


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