Singapore: Negotiating State and Society, 1965-2015

This book critically reflects on 50 years of Singapore's independence. Contributors interrogate a selected range of topics on Singapore's history, culture and society - including the constitution, education, religion and race - and thereby facilitate a better understanding of Singapore's shared national past. Central to this book is an examination of how Singaporeans have learnt to adapt and change in the face of policies introduced by the PAP government since independence in 1965. A valuable assessment to students and researchers alike, Singapore is of interest to specialists in Southeast Asian history and politics.

Author: Jason Lim
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06/09/2016
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781138998650

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2017

About the Author

Jason Lim is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at the University of Wollongong, Australia.

Terence Lee is Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Murdoch University, Australia. His recent publications by Routledge include The Media, Cultural Control and Government in Singapore (2010) and Political Regimes and the Media in Asia (2008; co-edited with Krishna Sen). He is Thematic and Reviews Editor (Media and Culture) of the Asian Studies Review and Founding Associate Editor of Communication Research and Practice, both published by Routledge.