1st Edition
The Dutch Polder Model in science and research
84 Pages
by
Routledge
Scientific research in the Netherlands is doing remarkably well. Dutch researchers, universities and institutes reside at or near the top of international rankings. In this essay, José van Dijck and Wim van Saarloos, the president and vice-president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), explore how such a small country could become a global player in science and research.... Read more
Preface, Summary, 1. The Netherlands at the top, 2. Unique polder foundations, 3. Meanwhile at the neighbour’s, 4. The base is eroding, 5. Nurture Dutch strengths, Notes
Biography
Wim van Saarloos is vice-president of of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). José van Dijck is president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
