The Seduction of the Simple
Subtitle: Insights on Singapore's future directions
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International
Published: 2016
Place of publication: SG
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
ISBN-13: 9789814771467; 9789814751933
Subjects: Management; Leadership; Economic policy; Politics and government
Description: At the crossroads of Singapore history, noted public intellectual and entrepreneur Devadas Krishnadas shares his insights on the intersecting realms of the social, political, and economic spheres of Singapore and where he thinks the country is headed. In the past two years, pivotal events such as the 2015 General Election, SG50: Singapore's Golden Jubilee, and the passing of Lee Kuan Yew have captured the nation's attention and provide cause for much-needed reflection and debate. This book is a compilation of articles where Devadas examines the ebbs and flows in Singapore's societal, politica.
Table of contents: title: COVER; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; AUTHOR'S NOTE; Prelude Reasons; PART 1 POLITICS; PART 2 PUBLIC POLICY; PART 3 PUBLIC ECOnOMICS And BusIness; PART 4 SHAPInG UP SInGAPORe; PART 5 LOOKInG OUTWARDS AnD FORWARD; Conclusion THE JOURNEY CONTINUES; About the Author.