ISBN: 9789055947881

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 nat… Meer...

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 dont 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.<

ISBN: 9789055947881

Hardback, [PU: Scriptum Books], Describes how the Dutch turned an area with looming floods into a safe and comfortable place to live. Answering foreigners' frequently asked questions and … Meer...

Hardback, [PU: Scriptum Books], 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, this title explains how the Dutch mastered their difficult geographical environment by a very specific water management., Anthropology, Marine Engineering, Tips & Advice, Guidebooks, Travel Writing<

2011, ISBN: 9789055947881

Scriptum Books, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: 2, 256 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-01-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: Full colour photography, 1.11 kg, Verkaufsrang: 8069, Ant… Meer...

Scriptum Books, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: 2, 256 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-01-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: Full colour photography, 1.11 kg, Verkaufsrang: 8069, Anthropologie, Sozialwissenschaft, Kategorien, Bücher, Abenteuer & Reiseberichte, Reise & Abenteuer, Sonderreisen, Format: Illustriert, Scriptum Books, 2011<

ISBN: 9789055947881

Hardback, [PU: Scriptum Books], Describes how the Dutch turned an area with looming floods into a safe and comfortable place to live. Answering foreigners' frequently asked questions and … Meer...

Hardback, [PU: Scriptum Books], 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, this title explains how the Dutch mastered their difficult geographical environment by a very specific water management., Travel Writing<

ISBN: 9789055947881

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... Books