Books by "Harry de Windt"
12 books found
Well-being, Sustainability and Social Development
by Harry Lintsen, Frank Veraart, Jan-Pieter Smits, John Grin
2018 · Springer
This open access book examines more than two centuries of societal development using novel historical and statistical approaches. It applies the well-being monitor developed by Statistics Netherlands that has been endorsed by a significant part of the international, statistical community. It features The Netherlands as a case study, which is an especially interesting example; although it was one of the world’s richest countries around 1850, extreme poverty and inequality were significant problems of well-being at the time. Monitors of 1850, 1910, 1970 and 2015 depict the changes in three dimensions of well-being: the quality of life 'here and now', 'later' and 'elsewhere'. The analysis of two centuries shows the solutions to the extreme poverty problem and the appearance of new sustainability problems, especially in domestic and foreign ecological systems. The study also reveals the importance of natural capital: soil, air, water and subsoil resources, showing their relation with the social structure of the ‘here and now ́. Treatment and trade of natural resources also impacted on the quality of life ‘later’ and ‘elsewhere.’ Further, the book illustrates the role of natural capital by dividing the capital into three types of raw materials and concomitant material flows: bio-raw materials, mineral and fossil subsoil resources. Additionally, the analysis of the institutional context identifies the key roles of social groups in well-being development. The book ends with an assessment of the solutions and barriers offered by the historical anchoring of the well-being and sustainability issues. This unique analysis of well-being and sustainability and its institutional analysis appeals to historians, statisticians and policy makers.
"From Paris to New York by Land" by Harry de Windt is an account of an ambitious expedition undertaken in the early 20th century to explore the possibility of constructing a railway connecting Paris and New York. The journey, which began in Paris, traversed the vast expanses of Siberia, a region characterized by its extreme climate and challenging terrain. De Windt's primary objective was to assess the feasibility of a transcontinental railway that would link the major cities of France and America. The narrative details the trials and tribulations faced by the expedition team, including severe weather conditions, logistical challenges, and the cultural encounters with the indigenous peoples of Siberia. The expedition was supported by various international newspapers and received assistance from the United States Government and several railway companies. Despite the hardships, the journey provided valuable insights into the geographical and infrastructural challenges of such a monumental project. De Windt's account is not only a travelogue but also a reflection on the human spirit's resilience and the potential for international connectivity through technological advancement.
'From Paris to New York by Land" is a travel adventure memoir of Harry de Windt. He notes, "Many who read the following account of our long land journey will not unnaturally ask: "What was the object of this stupendous voyage, or the reward to be gained by this apparently unnecessary risk of life and endurance of hardships?" I would reply that my primary purpose was to ascertain the feasibility of constructing a railway to connect the chief cities of France and America, Paris and New York. The European Press was at the time of our departure largely interested in this question, which fact induced the proprietors of the Daily Express of London, the Journal of Paris, and the New York World to contribute towards the expenses of the expedition..."
Palgrave's Dictionary of Political Economy
by Sir Robert Harry Inglis Palgrave
1926 · London : Macmillan