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Singapore - A Pictorial History 1819-2000
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 195.00In less than two centuries, Singapore has transformed itself from a small seaside kampong into a modern metropolis, growing first into a thriving colony, then a Straits Settlement, and becoming in 1965 an independent nation. With over 1,200 images, this book documents all the important aspects of Singapore's history: political and economic development,... more...
Giants of Asia: Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew
Marshall Cavendish 2013; US$ 12.99Political genius is never without controversy, or without mystery. This is what makes it so interesting and so rare. Is Lee Kuan Yew the feral, authoritarian figure that Western critics claim? Or a stoic pioneer in new approaches to developing a nationuncorrupt, modern, almost scientific? American journalist Tom Plate first interviewed the founder... more...
Lee Kuan Yew
Marshall Cavendish 2013; US$ 22.99Lee Kuan Yew: The Critical Years (1971-78) is a facsimile edition of Alex Joseys second masterful account of Singapores formidable prime minister, first published in 1980 and simply titled Lee Kuan Yew Vol 2. In this volume, Josey tells the continuing story of Singapores remarkable development from the beginning of 1971 to the end... more...
Kampong Spirit
Marshall Cavendish 2013; US$ 12.99The most significant aspect of living in a kampong was its kampong spiritor gotong royong. Though deprived of modern comforts like electricity or running water, multi-racial neighbours lived harmoniously with each other in their attap villages, had a wonderful zest for life and a strong sense of community. Kampong Spirit brings to life the colourful... more...
All About
Andrews UK 2013; US$ 6.99This fantastic book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, describes what life was like for ancient Egyptians. It gives an in-depth account of all aspects of life and people of the time - including sections about the pharaohs, mummies, the pyramids, hieroglyphics and much more!The 'All About' series is an educational collection of books... more...
Lee Kuan Yew's Strategic Thought
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 145.00Lee Kuan Yew, as the founding father of independent Singapore, has had an enormous impact on the development of Singapore and of Southeast Asia more generally. Even in his 80s he is a key figure who continues to exert considerable influence from behind the scenes. This book presents a comprehensive overview of Lee Kuan Yew?s strategic thought. It... more...
Orientalism Revisited
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 51.95The publication of Edward Said?s Orientalism in 1978 marks the inception of orientalism as a discourse. Since then, Orientalism has remained highly polemical and has become a widely employed epistemological tool. Three decades on, this volume sets out to survey, analyse and revisit the state of the Orientalist debate, both past and present. The... more...
Realism and Interdependence in Singapore's Foreign Policy
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 44.95Singapore?s existence and success derive in part from its achievements in the domestic political arena and in part from the skilful management of a well-defined foreign policy with clearly identifiable goals and issues. A visible core of realist self-reliance is layered with the demands of a competitive trading state that requires a liberal international... more...
Singapore
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 51.95This volume examines Singapore?s culture of control, exploring the city-state?s colonial heritage as well as the forces that have helped to mould its current social landscape. Taking a comparative approach, Trocki demonstrates the links between Singapore?s colonial past and independent present, focusing on the development of indigenous social and... more...
Exciting Singapore
Tuttle Publishing 2012; US$ 16.95Through stunning photographs and engagingly informative text, this book presents a fascinating picture of contemporary Singapore's diversity the Asian culture beneath the western-looking exterior, the polar bear bred in a tropical climate, the strongly nationalistic people who are nevertheless proud of their ethnic origins and traditions and the anomaly... more...









