Nationalism and Decolonisation in Singapore - The Malayan Generation, 1953 1963

This book analyses Singapore's decolonisation movement between 1953-63 and important unresolved conflicts in Singaporean society. It will be of interest to researchers of Southeast Asian History and Politics, and those interested in decolonisation, nationalism, identity, and the politics of race, class, and language.

List of contents

1: Why Malayan? 2: The Origins of Malayan Nationalism; 3: Mass Movements and Education, 1953-55; 4: Political Parties, 1954-55; 5: Associationalism, 1955-56; 6: Transitional Politics, 1955-57; 7: Electoral Politics, 1957-61; 8: The Meaning of Self-Determination, 1961-63; 9: Legacies; Index

About the author

Thum Ping Tjin is a historian and Visiting Fellow at Hertford College, University of Oxford, UK, and also the founder and Managing Director of New Naratif.

Summary

This book analyses Singapore’s decolonisation movement between 1953-63 and important unresolved conflicts in Singaporean society. It will be of interest to researchers of Southeast Asian History and Politics, and those interested in decolonisation, nationalism, identity, and the politics of race, class, and language.

Product details

• Authors: Thum Ping Tjin, Thum (University of Oxford Ping Tjin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032484242
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248424-2
• No. of pages: 350
• Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Contemporary history (1945 to 1989); Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, South East Asia, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Asian History, History and Archaeology, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General