Singapore - Wealth, Power and the Culture of Control

Carl Trocki 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.

List of contents

Singapore: The History of a Global City-State  1. The Development of Singapore's Colonial Economy  2. Colonial Society  3. Singapore's Politics under Colonial Rule  4. The Politics of Independence  5. The Social and Cultural Development of Singapore  6. The Economy of Modern Singapore  7. Conclusion

About the author

Trocki, Carl A.

Summary

Carl Trocki 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.

Product details

• Authors: Carl A. Trocki, Carl A. (Queensland University of Technolo Trocki, Trocki Carl A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.09.2005
• EAN: 9780415263856
• ISBN: 978-0-415-26385-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 235 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Asia's Transformations/Asia's Great Cities
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, Interdisciplinary studies