Netherlands

by Buckland, Sheryl

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Title Statements

Full title :Netherlands / Sheryl Buckland.

Summary

"Taking readers beyond the stereotypical images of windmills, clogs, and tulips, this pocket-sized guide helps visitors understand the complex layers of identity in this small, densely populated country on Europe's northwestern seaboard. With roots as a maritime nation that built a network for transportation, defense, and trade, the Netherlands of today is still a prime economic hub of Europe. The Netherlands is also famous for its liberal attitudes, recently challenged by high levels of immigration, and is home to an intelligent, cosmopolitan, enterprising, tolerant, and modest people. The visitor or business traveler will find that the predominant attitude continues to be one of "live and let live," and that many different communities live alongside each other in harmony."--Amazon.com.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2018
Edition:Revised and updated edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Kuperard, an imprint of Bravo Ltd
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2018

Notes

Title from title page.

The Physical Object

Description:167 pages : : illustrations, map ; : 17 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781857338812, 1857338812
oclc:ocn995097468
LC Classification:DJ16
Dewey Decimal:949.2

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Land and People -- Geographical Overview -- Climate -- A Brief History -- Cities in the Netherlands -- The Royal Family -- Government -- Living Apart Together -- Pim Fortuyn -- The Rise of Populism -- The Dutch in the EU -- The Dutch People Today -- ch. 2 Values and Attitudes -- The Influence of Calvin -- Egalitarianism and Democracy -- National Pride -- Added Value and Thrift -- Work Ethic and Modesty -- "Doe Maar Gewoon ..." -- Stoicism -- Cleanliness and Health -- Dutch Honesty -- Gezelligheid -- Community Spirit -- Religion -- ch. 3 Customs and Traditions -- National Festivals -- Annual Special Events -- Family Celebrations -- Historical Occasions -- ch. 4 Making Friends -- Attitudes Toward Foreigners -- How To Meet the Dutch -- Vrienden of Kennissen? (Friends or Acquaintances?) -- Greetings -- Joining Clubs, Societies, and Classes -- Gastvrijheid (Hospitality) -- Entertaining -- Gift Giving -- ch. 5 The Dutch At Home --

Note continued: Quality of Life -- Living Conditions -- Schoon, Netjes, en Gezellig (Clean, Neat, and Cozy) -- Furnishings -- Appliances -- Identity -- Daily Life and Routines -- Attitudes Toward Children -- Schools and …

Subjects

Etiquette Etiquette -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -… Guidebook Guidebooks Guides touristiques Handbooks and manuals Life skills guides Manners and customs Netherlands Netherlands -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.… Pays-Bas -- Guides, manuels, etc. -- Mœ… travel guidebooks Visitors, Foreign Visitors, Foreign -- Life skills guides…