The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta
The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta

Author: Donald W. Sinnema

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1552381730

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Translated for the first time from Dutch to English, this collection of letters offers a unique perspective on the early pioneer years of the Dutch community in southeastern Alberta. Based on extensive research, the book also includes maps, archival photographs, and an appendix listing all the Dutch settlers in the region between the years of 1903 and 1914. The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta is an invaluable and fascinating collection of primary source material that offers a wealth of information for genealogists and historians, and celebrates the pioneering spirit of Alberta's early Dutch community.

Anton Pannekoek: Ways of Viewing Science and Society
Anton Pannekoek: Ways of Viewing Science and Society

Author: Chaokang Tai

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789462984349

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Anton Pannekoek (1873-1960), prominent astronomer and world-renowned socialist theorist, stood at the nexus of the revolutions in politics, science and the arts of the early twentieth century. His astronomy was uniquely visual and highly innovative, while his politics were radical. Anton Pannekoek: Ways of Viewing Science and Society collects essays on Pannekoek and his contemporaries at the crossroads of political history, the history of science and art history.

Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands

Author: Joop W. Koopmans

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2007-05-22

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 0810864444

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The Netherlands, frequently but erroneously called Holland, is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. In the past few decades, it has been undergoing many transformations made possible by its dynamic and fast-moving political landscape. It has shifted from fierce nationalism toward a self-image of tolerance and permissiveness: the national identity and self-consciousness has slowly eroded through decolonization and immigration. Unfortunately, several murders of prominent, controversial politicians have started yet another shift away from tolerance, and economic stagnation has bred pessimism. Nonetheless, despite many trials and tribulations, there has been real progress, and the Dutch have perhaps done a better job of coming to terms with their limitations than many others in the world. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands contains more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individual topics spanning the Netherlands' political, economic, and social system along with short biographies on important figures who have shaped the Netherlands' history. Supplementing the entries are a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and a bibliography, making this a superb quick reference on the Netherlands.

A History of Science in the Netherlands
A History of Science in the Netherlands

Author: Klaas van Berkel

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2023-07-03

Total Pages: 703

ISBN-13: 9004620230

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In the 400 years of its modern history the Netherlands has produced a distinguished array of eminent mathematicians, scientists and medical researchers including many Nobel-prize winners and other internationally recognised figures, from Stevin, Snel, and Huygens in the 17th century to Lorentz, Kammerlingh Onnes, Buys Ballot, De Vries, de Sitter, and Oort in the 19th and 20th centuries. Yet it has often been noted that the history of science in the Netherlands is underepresented in the international literature. The handbook A History of Science in The Netherlands aims to correct this situation by providing a chronological and thematic survey of the field from the 16th century to the present, essays on selected aspects of science in the Netherlands, and reference biographies of about 65 important Dutch scientists. Written by more than 10 experts from Europe and North America, the handbook is the standard English-language reference work for the field.

Ordinary Genomes
Ordinary Genomes

Author: Karen-Sue Taussig

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2009-09-23

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0822391031

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Ordinary Genomes is an ethnography of genomics, a global scientific enterprise, as it is understood and practiced in the Netherlands. Karen-Sue Taussig’s analysis of the Dutch case illustrates how scientific knowledge and culture are entwined: Genetics may transform society, but society also transforms genetics. Taussig traces the experiences of Dutch people as they encounter genetics in research labs, clinics, the media, and everyday life. Through vivid descriptions of specific diagnostic processes, she illuminates the open and evolving nature of genetic categories, the ways that abnormal genetic diagnoses are normalized, and the ways that race, ethnicity, gender, and religion inform diagnoses. Taussig contends that in the Netherlands ideas about genetics are shaped by the desire for ordinariness and the commitment to tolerance, two highly-valued yet sometimes contradictory Dutch social ideals, as well as by Dutch history and concerns about immigration and European unification. She argues that the Dutch enable a social ideal of tolerance by demarcating and containing difference so as to minimize its social threat. It is within this particular construction of tolerance that the Dutch manage the meaning of genetic difference.

Introduction to Netherlands
Introduction to Netherlands

Author: Gilad James, PhD

Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School

Published:

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 0409016772

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The Netherlands is located in northwestern Europe and is known for its tulips, windmills, and canals. The country has a population of about 17 million people and is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The official language is Dutch, but English is widely spoken, making it easy for tourists to navigate the country. The Netherlands has a long and fascinating history, starting with its origins as a small fishing village known as ‘Aemstelredamme’ in the 13th century, which later grew to become the bustling city of Amsterdam. The country's culture has been shaped by centuries of trading, exploration, and colonialism, which have left a lasting impact on its identity. Today, the Netherlands remains one of the world's most prosperous and liberal countries, with a strong economy and a reputation for progressive policies on social issues.

The History of Science in the Netherlands
The History of Science in the Netherlands

Author: Klaas Van Berkel

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13: 9789004100060

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The handbook A History of Science in The Netherlands aims to correct this situation by providing a chronological and thematic survey of the field from the 16th century to the present, essays on selected aspects of science in the Netherlands, and reference biographies of about 65 important Dutch scientists.

Women and Science
Women and Science

Author: Marilyn B. Ogilvie

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-12-07

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 1135531374

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First Published in 1996. Following the author's previous work, Women in Science: Antiquity through the Nineteenth Century in 1986, an increased interest in feminism, science, and gender issues resulted in this subsequent title. This book will be valuable to scholars working in a variety of academic areas and will be useful at different educational levels from secondary through graduate school. This annotated bibliography of approximately 2700 entries also includes fields, nationality, periods, persons/institutions, reference, and theme indexes.

A Brief History of the Netherlands
A Brief History of the Netherlands

Author: Paul F. State

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 143810832X

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Presents a comprehensive history of the Netherlands from prehistoric settlement through the twenty-first century.

Citizen Science
Citizen Science

Author: Alan Irwin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-01-10

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1134792581

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We are all concerned by the environmental threats facing us today. Environmental issues are a major area of concern for policy makers, industrialists and public groups of many different kinds. While science seems central to our understanding of such threats, the statements of scientists are increasingly open to challenge in this area. Meanwhile, citizens may find themselves labelled as `ignorant' in environmental matters. In Citizen Science Alan Irwin provides a much needed route through the fraught relationship between science, the public and the environmental threat.