ISBN1857338812 (paperback)
9781857338812 (paperback)
版Revised and updated edition.
一般注記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 --
Title from title page.