Singapore

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A Modern History

By Michael D. Barr

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Singapore by Michael D. Barr provides a comprehensive history of Singapore, exploring its development from a colonial outpost to a modern nation-state. The book delves into the political, social, and economic transformations alongside challenges faced by the country. It also examines key figures and policies that have shaped Singapore's identity on the global stage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the intricate historical and political development of Singapore. It provides a critical analysis of the nation's rapid transformation and delves into the complex social and cultural factors that have shaped its unique identity. This work may appeal to those fascinated by the interplay between politics, history, and societal change in Southeast Asia.

Singapore

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Singapore gained independence in 1965, a city-state in a world of nation-states. Yet its long and complex history reaches much farther back. Blending modernity and tradition, ideologies and ethnicities, a peculiar set of factors make Singapore what it is today.

In this thematic study of the island nation, Michael D. Barr proposes a new approach to understand this development. From the pre-colonial period through to the modern day, he traces the idea, the politics, and the geography of Singapore over five centuries of rich history.

In doing so, he rejects the official narrative of the so-called 'Singapore Story'. Drawing on in-depth archival work and oral histories, Singapore: A Modern History is a work both for students of the country's history and politics, but also for any reader seeking to engage with this enigmatic and vastly successful nation.

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Singapore by Michael D. Barr is praised for its revisionist approach, challenging conventional narratives about the city-state’s history. It scrutinises the limitations of Singapore’s elite and the decline of its touted meritocracy. Barr's detailed examination, backed by extensive research and a bold re-interpretation of historical events, provides readers with a nuanced understanding of Singapore's development. The book is highly recommended for its insightful and broad thematic analysis that diverges from the official "Singapore Story".

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350185661

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

Foreword by Carl A. Trocki

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Michael D. Barr is Associate Professor in International Relations, Flinders University, Australia. He is Editor-in-Chief of Asian Studies Review and the author of Cultural Politics and Asian Values, Paths Not Taken: Political Pluralism in Post-War Singapore (edited with C. Trocki), Constructing Singapore (with Z. Skrbiš), Lee Kuan Yew, and The Ruling Elite of Singapore: Networks of Power and Influence (I.B.Tauris).