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

The book identifies several key factors that have shaped the Dutch identity:

: Coates notes curious habits, such as why the Dutch are obsessed with cleaning their windows and why their prostitutes are entitled to sick pay and pay income tax. Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...

: 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. The book identifies several key factors that have