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Hard Choices
Author: Donald Low
language: en
Publisher: Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Release Date: 2014-04-22
Singapore is changing. The consensus that the PAP government has constructed and maintained over five decades is fraying. The assumptions that underpin Singaporean exceptionalism are no longer accepted as easily and readily as before. Among these are the ideas that the country is uniquely vulnerable, that this vulnerability limits its policy and political options, that good governance demands a degree of political consensus that ordinary democratic arrangements cannot produce, and that the country's success requires a competitive meritocracy accompanied by relatively little income or wealth redistribution.But the policy and political conundrums that Singapore faces today are complex and defy easy answers. Confronted with a political landscape that is likely to become more contested, how should the government respond? What reforms should it pursue? This collection of essays suggests that a far-reaching and radical rethinking of the country's policies and institutions is necessary, even if it weakens the very consensus that enabled Singapore to succeed in its first fifty years.
The Little Singapore Book (New Edition)
A modern Singapore children' s classic, The Little Singapore Book is a fun-filled romp through Singapore' s 700 years of history, packed in four beautifully, richly illustrated chapters. It offers young readers a simplified history of Singapore from the 14th century to the present day, then brings them on a whirlwind tour of the historical districts of Singapore. Flitting from past to present, it reveals the fascinating origins of neighbourhoods such as Chinatown and Little India, and how they have changed. For instance, did you know that Serangoon was once cattle farmland? Or that there was a real fort that once stood at Fort Road? This is followed by the final chapter about life in Singapore, and what Singaporeans are all about, from the rich colourful language called ' Singlish' to the people' s collective love for food. Sprinkled within are also activities for kids, from walking routes to games and quizzes, and sidebars of fun facts to pique children' s interest. First published in 2015, this new edition comes with updated illustrations and information. It is a firm favourite among children, and a choice pick among teachers and parents.
The Singapore River
Blending social history, geography, economic history and urban studies, Stephen Dobbs sets out the history of the Singapore river and of the people who made it their home and workplace. This text should be of interest to anyone wishing to understand Singapore's numerous transformations.