Press Release: April 27, 2012
The Dutch and their Delta: A talk and Q&A with author Jacob Vossestein
ABC Treehouse - Thursday May 3rd, 19:00
 Jacob Vossestein has published several books on Dutch culture and Dutch geography. On May 3rd, he will discuss how the geography of the Netherlands and the need for water control has influenced the everyday life, culture and customs of the Dutch. Examples range from practical... to philosophical and from folkloristic to modern.
Besides Jacob’s own examples, the audience is invited to bring forward any ideas or questions they may have on the subject.
Author Jacob Vossestein, a geographer and anthropologist, provides great insight into the watery issues of the Netherlands. After years of working with people from abroad, he also knows precisely what related concerns both expats and overseas visitors have.
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The Dutch & Their Delta : Living below Sea Level
by Jacob Vossestein
Scriptum, EU Edition
ISBN 9789055947881, € 24.95
The Dutch and their Delta - living below sea level describes how the Dutch turned an area with looming floods into a safe and comfortable place to live. Answering foreigners' frequently asked questions and correcting misconceptions, Vossestein explains how the Dutch mastered their difficult geographical environment by a very specific water management. The book describes the historical backgrounds ... read more |
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