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On Culture and Society of
the Netherlands
the DutchDiscovering
EMMELINE BESAMUSCA & JAAP VERHEUL [EDS.]
r e v i s e d a n d e n l a r g e d e d i t i o n
d i s c o v e r i n g t h e d u t c h
E d i t e d b y
e m m e l i n e b e s a m u s c a
j a a p v e r h e u l
a m s t e r d a m u n i v e r s i t y p r e s s
On Culture and Society of
the Netherlands
the DutchDiscovering
– r e v i s e d a n d e n l a r g e d e d i t i o n –
ISBN 978 90 8964 792 4
e-ISBN 978 90 4852 609 3
NUR 688
© Emmeline Besamusca and Jaap Verheul / Amsterdam University Press B.V., Amsterdam 2014
Cover design, book design and image research: Kok Korpershoek
Cover illustration: Victor Torres
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Table of Contents
Note for the Revised Edition
Introduction e m m e l i n e b e s a m u s c a a n d j a a p v e r h e u l
Neither Wooden Legs nor Wooden Shoes: Elusive Encounters with Dutchnessw i l j a n v a n d e n a k k e r
Society
1 Citizens, Coalitions, and the Crowne m m e l i n e b e s a m u s c a
Queen Máxima: Enchanting the MonarchyBinnenhof: Traditional Heart of a Modern Democracy
2 Politics between Accommodation and Commotioni d o d e h a a n
Pillarization: Pacification and Segregation Pim Fortuyn: Libertarian Populist
3 Economy of the Polderj a n l u i t e n v a n z a n d e n
Bulbs, Flowers, and Cheese: The Agricultural Face of an Urban EconomyRoyal Dutch Shell: Corporate Legacy of Colonialism
4 Dilemmas of the Welfare State l e x h e e r m a v a n v o s s
Labor Productivity: Balancing Work and LeisurePensions: Well-Deserved and Well-Funded
5 Randstad Holland b e n d e p a t e r a n d r o b v a n d e r v a a r t
The Amsterdam Canal Ring: Urban Heritage of the Golden AgeThe Port of Rotterdam: Logistical Hub of Europe
6 Distinctive within the Global Fold? p a u l s c h n a b e l
The Elfstedentocht: Beating the Forces of NatureSinterklaas: A Controversial Morality Tale
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History
7 From the Periphery to the Center m a r c o m o s t e r t
The Roman Limes: A Cultural Meeting Place Hebban Olla Vogala: The Beginnings of Literature
8 The Golden Age m a a r t e n p r a k
The Tulip Bubble: Horticultural SpeculationWilliam of Orange: Founding Father
9 A Tradition of Tolerancew i j n a n d m i j n h a r d t
Hugo Grotius: Founder of Enlightenment ThoughtBaruch de Spinoza: Philosopher of Liberty
10 From Colonial Past to Postcolonial Presentg e r t o o s t i n d i e
Slavery: Recognizing a Black Page in Dutch HistoryIndonesian Independence: Silenced Warfare, Hesitant Reconciliation
11 The Second World War: The Dilemmas of Occupationc h r i s t k l e p
Ausweis: The Dangers of Identity RegistrationAnne Frank: Icon of the Holocaust
12 Religious Diversification or Secularization?d a v i d b o s
The Portuguese Synagogue: Monument of Asylum Mosques in the Polder: Corner Stones or Stumbling Blocks?
Arts & Culture
13 The Making of Rembrandt and Van Goghg h i s l a i n k i e f t a n d q u i r i n e v a n d e r s t e e n
Vermeer: Interior FantasiesMondrian: Is this Art?
14 Style and Lifestyle in Architecture r o b d e t t i n g m e i j e r
The Rietveld Schröder House: Icon of Architecture for the Modern Age The Royal Tropical Institute: Architectural Symbol of Colonialism
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15 Literature, Authors, and Public Debate f r a n s r u i t e r a n d w i l b e r t s m u l d e r s
Multatuli: Anti-Colonial LiteratureThe Assault: Writing the Second World War
16 Three Feminist Waves r o s e m a r i e b u i k e m a a n d i r i s v a n d e r t u i n
Joke Smit: Mobilizing Female DiscontentDolle Mina: Second-Wave Feminism and the Media
17 The Double Bind of Televisions o n j a d e l e e u w
Broadcasting Guides: Mediating IdentitiesUtopia: Selling a Window on the Future
18 Global Dutchm a r j o v a n k o p p e n
Afrikaans: Creolized HeritageFrisian: Acknowledging Linguistic Pluralism
Contemporary Issues
19 Living with Waterr o b v a n d e r v a a r t
The Beemster Polder: Masterpiece of Designed ReclamationThe Great Flood: Inducement for the Delta Works
20 Excellence and Egalitarianism in Higher Education j e r o e n t o r e n b e e k a n d j a n v e l d h u i s
Aletta Jacobs: Emancipation through Education University College Utrecht: Challenging Academic Traditions
21 Immigration and Diversityh a n e n t z i n g e r
Indonesian Rijsttafel: Sharing the Table Ahmed Aboutaleb: Mayor of a Diverse City
22 Legal Culturew i b o v a n r o s s u m
Coffeeshops: Controlled Permissiveness Smoking Ban: Between Health and Liberty
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23 Idealism and Self-Interest in the World d u c o h e l l e m a
Hollanditis: The Politics of PacifismSrebrenica: A Catastrophic Peace Mission
24 In Foreign Eyes j a a p v e r h e u l
Hans Brinker: Morality Behind the DikesFrau Antje: Ambassador of Dutchness
Notes
About the Authors
Illustrations
Index
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geomedia, faculty of geosciences, utrecht university
The Netherlands