An Economic and social history of the Netherlands, 1800-1920 : demographic, economic, and social transition
This is a comprehensive account of Dutch history in the 'long' nineteenth century, examining population and health, the economy, and socio-political history. This book will be of central importance to Dutch specialists, as well as European historians more generally.
XV, 399 p. : il., gràf., taules ; 24 cm
9780521782951, 0521782953
807215397
List of plates; List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; General introduction; Part I. Demography and the Health of the Nation: 1. Demographic indicators; 2. The condition of the people: public health, diet and nutrition; Part II. Economic Transition: Introduction; 3. Economic performance and industrialization: the Dutch debate; 4. Factor inputs: labour, capital, materials; 5. Economic influences: entrepreneurship, technology and government policy; 6. Sectoral analysis; 7. Features of demand; 8. Economic transition: conclusion; Part III. Social Transition: State, Society, Individual and Nation: Introduction; 9. Authority and representation: the citizen and the state; 10. Education and welfare: empowerment and protection; 11. Loyal subjects: state formation and nation formation; 12. Social groups; General conclusion; Bibliography; Index.