Title: The politics of nation building and citzenship in Singapore /
Authors: Hill, Michael, 1943 December 30-; Lian, Kwen Fee, 1950-
Publisher: Routledge,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Citizenship Singapore.; Civil society Singapore.; Nationalism Singapore.; Political participation Singapore.; Multiculturalism Singapore.; Singapore Politics and government
Abstract: 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.
Contents: 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.