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Het noodlot van de burgemeester in oorlogstijd
Full text linkIn this book review the author argues that Peter Romijn has produced a very sophisticated and beautifully written study about the predicament of local authorities (mayors) in the Netherlands during World War II. Not too long ago it became rather fashionable to discuss the behaviour of the Dutch administrative elite (and of the population as a whole, for that matter) during that era in disparaging terms. Terms that refused to see things clearly in black and white as all this wave of observers could see was greyness. The time had come for an exhaustive study by a scholar who would take it upon himself to approach the subject with an open mind and to create new intellectual space for a precise definition of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ practice by administrators in times that were not only very hard but most ambiguous as well. Peter Romijn has demonstrated a keen awareness of what was at stake and has proved to be a very wise judge
Keuzes en accenten
Full text linkThe author tries to assess the merits of Welvaart in zwart-wit [Affluence in black-and-white] by Kees Schuyt and Ed Taverne. He concludes that notwithstanding a certain lack of originality, Schuyt and Taverne have written a highly interesting and valuable book which convincingly captures the enigmatic spirit of the period around 1950. Schuyt and Taverne show themselves to be extremely well-versed in their established areas of expertise and answer a number of questions on the 1940s and 1950s with outstanding flair. It is rather disappointing, however, that a joint endeavour by two such erudite scholars ultimately produced so little added value. Their approaches did not in fact lead to a synthesis of scholarly disciplines, and sadly especially not concerning the issues that originally prompted the creation of this series of books: the theory of demography, culture and multiculturalism
Het Lewinsky-schandaal. Van pekelzonde tot impeachment
No full textThis article discusses the Monica Lewinsky scandal which concerned a love affair between the President of the United States and a 21 year old trainee Monica Lewinsky. The affair started in the summer of 1995 and became public knowledge in January 1998. At first it seemed that a real 'Lewinsky gate' was in the making but as it turned out - surprisingly for many - the public was not willing to participate in the kind of character assassination some of Clinton's mostly Republican political adversaries had in mind. 'Independent counsel' Kenneth Starr was seen to be less independent than he should have been and much more politically prejudiced. Although Clinton clearly lied under oath about the nature of his relationship with Lewinsky public opinion remained solidly opposed to impeachment. The author concludes that this scandal does not confirm James Lull and Stephen Hinerman's thesis that 'managers of modern news media actively try to turn stories into scandals.' If the media had lived up to the thesis Clinton certainly would have lost the presidency
Keihard oordeel over hedendaags Amerikaans beleid. Recensie van: Karel van Wolferen, "De ondergang van een wereldorde"
No full textRecensie van F. Rovers, Voor recht en vrijheid. De Partij van de Arbeid en de Koude Oorlog, 1946-1958, Amsterdam, 1994
No full textVeelzijdig en eigenzinnig. Recensie van: Bornebroek, A, Een heer in een volkspartij. Theodoor Heemskerk (1852-1932), minister-president en minister van justitie, Amsterdam, Aksant
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Afdalen in de hel van Srebrenica
No full textDe leegte achter ons laten. Een geschiedenis van de vrouwen van Srebrenica, Selma Leydesdorf
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