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Sustainability in the Netherlands embodies an enormous paradox. On the one hand, the Netherlands has an international reputation as an environmentally friendly country, while on the other hand, the country perpetuates fossil fuel capitalism. This research uses a discourse analysis to draw up the context of this paradox. It expands upon the notion of Dutch sustainability, using the concept of ecological modernization and a critique on the Protestant ethic. Second, the history of land reclamation in the Netherlands is framed in the context of sacrifice zones, relating it to the contemporary practice of sea level rise adaptation and flood prevention on a global scale. This contextual approach begins to explain why this paradox of sustainability exists, and why Dutch sustainability currently does not include a notion of environmental justice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the painting of the Hudson River School. It would be false to ascribe so contemporary an aesthetic to the paintings of the Hudson River School, as it was somewhat derisively labeled, but it is also impossible not to be struck by their status as furniture--as objects of interior decoration that summon up the other components of domestic embellishment with which they converse in the plush language of comfort. As scenes and things at once, the Hudson River paintings communicate a double affirmation of divine blessing. They constitute the American wing of the Protestant ethic, given cultural expression.

The article focuses on various aspects of work. It informs about the reports of sociologists which suggest that most workers find their labor mechanical and stultifying. The Protestant work ethic, which sanctified work and turned it into vocation, arrived only a few centuries ago in the formulations of Martin Luther and John Calvin. It further informs that to work for a better life for one's children and grandchildren lends the labor a fierce dignity.

The article discusses the influence of religion on the development of economic institutions in the United States. Religious ideas and practices, or the "Protestant ethic," contribute to the success of capitalism and economic progress in the western world. The Protestant work ethic supports the idea that poverty can be abolished by giving everyone the opportunity to get rich, rather than making people richer via redistribution of wealth. Five features of the economic improvement process are innovation, imitation, displacement, accumulation of capital, and limitation of population. Topics include the Protestant Reformation, aspects of the Christian culture that affect economic development, and the Keynesian view of capitalism.

The author reflects on the concept of the "Protestant Work Ethic" and its impact on society, and mentions desire to challenge the notion that work should be prioritized over leisure and relaxation. Topics discussed include transition from Catholicism to Protestantism, disgress into discussing stereotypes and group of people and their work ethic and praised work ethic of individuals from Indiana.

The author discusses the religious practices and mission of Catholics. He emphasizes that Catholics are uphold he significance of the Blessed Virgin and Christ. An overview on the Church history where late Dutch theologian Desiderius Erasmus was a supporter of reform in the Church during his time and a loyal Catholic, is provided. Also mentioned is the difference between the beliefs of Protestants and Catholics.

Presents information on the School of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri. History of the school; Protestant work ethic being taught to students of the school; Description of the community surrounding the school; Academic evolution at the school; Information on administrators and administration of the school.

The article discusses the analysis of musical films and musicals performed during the 20th century. The musicals "Swing Time," in 1936 by Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire depicts a motto stating, "to learn to dance is to learn to control oneself" and "Singing in the Rain," in 1952 which features obsession with publicity and celebrity. It states that the dance performances reveal hedonism of Protestant ethic during 19th to 20th century.

The article focuses on the profile of the author Jr. William H. Whyte, who wrote the book "The Organization Man." In his book, Mr. Whyte sees the Protestant Ethic, as rapidly being replaced by the Social Ethic. This new ethic authorizes, indeed glorifies, the pressures of our large-scale organizations against the individual. Its function is to give organization man, a rationale for surrendering himself to the compulsions of an hierarchic life in which the individual is the means to the goals of the group.

Presents observations on how child-rearing has incorporated values of the Protestant work ethic in England. How the importance of establishing a strict routine with a baby is stressed; Suggestion that parents exercise paranoia regarding the eating habits and education of their children; Lack of trust demonstrated between parents and children; Fear from parents sending their children to middle and high school; Growth in the industry that caters to parental anxiety; Argument that parents cannot create an environment that is completely void of the problems of the outside world.

Presents a discussion relating to a report by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center showing a fall in the proportion of adult Americans calling themselves Protestants. Projection that the U.S. will not longer have a Protestant majority; Implications of the shift; Topic of non-Protestant immigrants; Who is most affected by the change; Reasons why Protestantism is declining; Outlook.

Comments on the concept of a work-life balance in Europe. Author's impressions of Paris, France; Observations on how Europeans enjoy themselves; the American concept of hard work; Thoughts on why Europeans and Americans differ in their attitudes toward work and leisure.

Compares the attitudes of college graduates in 1971 to the attitudes of college graduates in 2003. Classes that faced dreary job markets; Graduates who did not worry; Indifferent attitude of America's youth to the Protestant work ethic; Explanation of how undergraduates view a job.

Discusses the views of sociologist Max Weber and socialist thinker Charles A. Reich on capitalism. Influence of Protestant ethics on the rise of capitalism based on the study of Weber; Comparison of Weber's idea about the nature and origin of capitalism with that of Karl Marx; Influence of theologians Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich on Reich; Flaws in the analysis of Marx and Reich; Contention that the sociological studies of Marx and Reich are not scientific; Information on books that clarify whether Marxism and Reich's socialism can be considered objectively scientific.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles published in various issues of the journal "The Nation." Downfall of traditional American ethic, essentially the Protestant ethic; Justification sought by an American writer and his Filipino wife who were sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in an anti-colonial national liberal front; Need for a sense of urgency for a personnel treating a mentally ill patient.

The article focuses on the findings of the study "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism" conducted by Arthur Brooks of Syracuse University in the U.S. He found that the religious right gives more than its secular rivals. Factors attributed to such gap include church attendance, two-parent families, Protestant work ethic and distaste for government social service. Ninety-one percent of regular church attendees donate to charity each year.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "The Power of Rest," which focused on the Protestant work ethic; "Night Falls in Palestine," which focused on the suffering of Palestinians under Israeli occupation; "Should You Leave the Country?," which discussed the decision of some U.S. citizens to live overseas.

The article reflects on the problems of African Americans in the United States. Especially the problems of the people who are at the bottom of the social ladder has debated much and has divided the sociologists into two camps. One group highlights the structural constraints on the life chances of black people. This viewpoint involves a historical and sociological analysis of slavery, unemployment and many other social problems. The other camp high lights the behavioral impediments on black upward mobility focusing on the waning of the Protestant ethic-hard work, deferred gratification and other social issues.

The article presents discussion regarding the sociological theory of the Protestant work ethic in the 21st-century U.S. Introductory comments are given defining the social theory as developed by the sociologist Max Weber. Research from the Baylor Religion Survey released in September 2011 is then cited charting the extent to which this paradigm still affects contemporary conservative Christian economic activity and ideology.

The article presents research from the University of Warwick suggesting that the work ethic of the Protestants in the 19th Century could have united northern and southern Europe.

The article focuses on an examination of German socialist Max Weber's theory of Protestant work ethic. It states that Weber theorized that the emphasis on worldly success by Calvinism resulted in the industrialization of Protestant nations and surpass Catholic nations. It mentions that economic historians argue that population growth numbers are useful indicators of the economic conditions in cities as good institutions and productive labor forces allow cities to expand over time. It comments on an examination of population growth in cities in the German-speaking world from 1300 to 1900 revealed no difference in the growth of Protestant or Catholic cities.

The article presents insights from readers regarding an excerpt from an interview with psychology researcher Jean Twenge about her book "The Narcissism Epidemic." One reader states that a self-worth is different from accomplishment even though they are often closely tied. Another reader notes that there is value outside any accomplishment, and virtue is between narcissism and Protestant work ethic. One reader also mentions the need to teach children how to demonstrate greatness in the world.

This article reports on several studies suggesting that a country's economic growth is not spurred by tax rates, social spending, or labor-market regulation, but by attitudes toward stock markets, work, and risk-taking. It is noted that this idea originated with sociologist Max Weber, who argued that capitalism was directly connected to the Protestant work ethic.

This personal narrative describes the transition from homemade to instant pudding, and the subsequent decline in the Protestant work ethic.

The article comments on the contemporary industrial and private-sector workers situation in the United states. It criticizes the exploitation of labor force in the United States and resents the globalized economy for reducing the living standards of American workers. It holds the present course of events as 21st-century version of the mythical Protestant work ethics. It reflects upon the the workers struggles that constantly changed America and made it more humane and civilized society.

The article focuses on Great Britain's Tory Party leader, David Cameron, who has begun emphasizing happiness and quality of life over strict economic planning. Tories hope that this rhetoric will appeal to two groups that they need to court: affluent voters and women, who, until last year, voted Conservative more reliably than did men. The idea is adapted from a saying by King Jigme Singye Wangchuk of Bhutan. The difficulty of forming policies around happiness are discussed.

Presents a discussion relating to a report by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center showing a fall in the proportion of adult Americans calling themselves Protestants. Projection that the U.S. will not longer have a Protestant majority; Implications of the shift; Topic of non-Protestant immigrants; Who is most affected by the change; Reasons why Protestantism is declining; Outlook.

Reflects on the interconnections of time, indolence, the Protestant ethic, and how clocks have imposed new patterns of discipline and new concepts of time. The Puritan calling; Thomas Jefferson's letters to his daughter; Sir Isaac Newton and the cosmic clock.