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Singapore: The Encyclopedia

by Tommy Koh, Timothy Auger
$9.90
Singapore: The Encyclopedia
Singapore: The Encyclopedia

Comprehensive compendium of Singapore's vibrant essence.

Delving into this tome, you'll uncover the multifaceted nature of Singapore in an extensive manner rarely matched by other publications. It's like having a concentrated slice of the country's heart and soul on your shelf. With a plethora of entries covering Singapore's history, culture, and beyond, this encyclopedia will satisfy your curious mind and provide a rich resource for anyone interested in the depth and diversity of this unique island nation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Singapore: The Encyclopedia

by Tommy Koh, Timothy Auger
$9.90
ISBN: 9789814155632
Authors: Tommy Koh, Timothy Auger
Publisher: Didier Millet
Date of Publication: 2007-07-28
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology, History
Related Topics: Sociology, Government, History, World History, Politics, Biography, Political Science, Society
Goodreads rating: 4.33
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Singapore: The Encyclopedia contains over 2,500 alphabetically arranged entries on a vast range of topics – practically everything the general reader might want to know about Singapore, four decades after the achievement of full independence. Readers will discover a depth and diversity that may surprise many who thought they know Singapore well, as well as a rich history that goes back many centuries. Here is a vast array of information on Singapore’s history, geography, economy, law, politics, arts, culture, entertainment, architecture, food, and natural history. Singapore’s political system is described, as well as its legal, educational, and healthcare systems. Companies, clubs, and associations, housing estates, festivals, and customs – they all have a place in the book. The encyclopedia captures the shared memories and shared stories that have shaped the national identity. They include political events such as Separation and Confrontation, as well as emotionally charged disasters such as the Bukit Ho Swee Fire and the Nicoll Highway collapse. Individuals profiled include artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, members of the armed forces, priests, pastors, ulema, civil servants, entertainers, ambassadors, judges, sportsmen, and even murders. Overseen by a distinguished editorial advisory board under the Chairmanship of Professor Tommy Koh, this encyclopedia is the most wide-ranging and informative general reference book ever published.
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Comprehensive compendium of Singapore's vibrant essence.

Delving into this tome, you'll uncover the multifaceted nature of Singapore in an extensive manner rarely matched by other publications. It's like having a concentrated slice of the country's heart and soul on your shelf. With a plethora of entries covering Singapore's history, culture, and beyond, this encyclopedia will satisfy your curious mind and provide a rich resource for anyone interested in the depth and diversity of this unique island nation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.