The Dutch and their Delta: Living Below Sea Level - Hardcover

Vossesstein, Jacob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9055947881 ISBN 13: 9789055947881

Publisher: X Pat Media, 2014

Synopsis

All over the world, people learn in school that the Netherlands is a country that lies below sea-level. Dikes, polders, windmills and wooden shoes are well-known icons of this unusual nation, while its sturdy dams and storm surge barriers also enjoy world fame. But how does it all work? How can a country exist under such circumstances and even be prosperous? One would expect the Dutch to panic about climate change but they don’t seem to be; how come? This book will tell you all about it, both in words and photos, striking a balance between developments in the past, the present and the future, steering clear from both generalizations and too much technological detail. Whether you are an expat, tourist, or far-away individual who has taken an interest in the country, this book will offer fascinating insights into how a society can function at sea level.

About this title

About the Author:

Jacob Vossestein is a geographer and anthropologist working as a cross-cultural trainer. He specialized in programs for expats working and residing in the Netherlands, assisting them in effective communication with their Dutch workplace and environment. Based on these experiences, he previously wrote the management guide Dealing with the Dutch, which sold over 70,000 copies.

About this edition

• Publisher: X Pat Media
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 9055947881
• ISBN 13: 9789055947881
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256