: 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 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...
: Despite being a top global economy, they have a cultural preference for part-time work and shorter hours. : A central thesis is that the ongoing