Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into The... Info

: Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile power, the Dutch found that excluding potential partners based on religion or ethnicity was simply bad for business.

The book identifies several key factors that have shaped the Dutch identity: Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...

Originally stranded at Schiphol airport, Coates eventually settled in the country and set out to look past common cliches—like windmills and tulips—to find what truly defines the Dutch national character. Core Themes and Insights : Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile

: A central thesis is that the ongoing struggle to reclaim land from the sea and prevent flooding has forced the Dutch to become masters of cooperation, pragmatism, and consensus-building. : Coates explores why a nation that enjoys

: Coates explores why a nation that enjoys one of the highest levels of wealth works fewer hours than almost anyone else, and why it is now questioning some of its famous liberal policies regarding drugs and immigration. Notable Trivia from the Book