The politics of nation building and citizenship in Singapore

Examines basic concepts of citizenship, nationality and the state in the context of Singapore's independence. The theme of nation-building is explored and how the creation of a national identity, through building new institutions, has been a central feature of life in Singapore.

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Main Author: Hill, Michael
Other Authors: Lian, Kwen Fee
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Routledge 1995
Series:Politics in Asia series
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a 1. The state, citizenship and nationality in Singapore -- 2. The ethnic origins of Singapore -- 3. Education and bilingualism -- 4. Multiracialism and the structuring of ethnic relations -- 5. Housing policy in the nation building process -- 6. Between the family and the state -- 7. Parapolitical and intermediary structures -- 8. From the ideology of pragmatism to shared values -- 9. Civil society: the current project -- 10. Conclusion. 
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