The future of Singapore : population, society and the nature of the state /
Kamaludeen Mohamed Nasir,editor of compilation.
Turner, Bryan S.,editor of compilation.
"Singapore's successful economy and decling birth-rate has led to migrants being drawn in, forming an increasing proportion of the overall population. This book examines this crucial development, assessing its impact on Singapore society, politics and the state. It shows that, although Singapore is a multi-ethnic society, migration and the changing ethnic mix are causing increasing strains. The book discusses the growing opposition to migration, and explores how the factors underpinning Singapore's recent successes risk being undermined by the effects of population changes. The book also compares the position in Singapore with other East Asian countries experiencing population changes"--
Includes bibliographical references (pages 128-141) and index.
Singapore's population dilemma -- Singaporean demography from past to present : fertility and migration trends -- Singapore's soft authoritarianism and population control -- Conscription, the Singaporean core and the question of loyalty -- Population problems, family policies, and the naturalization of differentiated deservedness / Youyenn Teo -- Reproductive citizenship, governmentality and the theory of entitlement -- Foreign talent and popular opposition to migration -- Singapore's future.
"Singapore's successful economy and decling birth-rate has led to migrants being drawn in, forming an increasing proportion of the overall population. This book examines this crucial development, assessing its impact on Singapore society, politics and the state. It shows that, although Singapore is a multi-ethnic society, migration and the changing ethnic mix are causing increasing strains. The book discusses the growing opposition to migration, and explores how the factors underpinning Singapore's recent successes risk being undermined by the effects of population changes. The book also compares the position in Singapore with other East Asian countries experiencing population changes"--
Foreign workers