| Singapore Politics Under the People's Action Party Contributor(s): Mauzy, Diane K. (Author), Milne, R. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415246539 ISBN-13: 9780415246538 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: This book is a comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic and social success under the leadership of the People's Action Party which has ruled continuously since 1959. The authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society. This book is the first major study of contemporary Singapore's politics and will be essential reading for all those with an interest in Southeast Asia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - General - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 320.959 |
| LCCN: 2002068064 |
| Lexile Measure: 1560 |
| Series: Politics in Asia (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.2" W x 9.22" (0.98 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic and social success under the leadership of the People's Action Party which has ruled continuously since 1959. The authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society. |