The politics of nation building and citizenship in Singapore
By: Michael Hill and Lian Kwen Fee.
Contributors: Lian, Kwen Fee, 1950-
Series: Politics in Asia series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
Subjects: Citizenship -- Singapore.; Civil society -- Singapore.; Nationalism -- Singapore.; Political participation -- Singapore.; Multiculturalism -- Singapore.; Singapore -- Politics and government -- 1965-1990.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-271) and index.