Politics of Nation Building and Citzenship in Singapore FROM THE PUBLISHER
Politics of Nation-Building and Citizenship in Singapore begins by examining basic concepts of citizenship, nationality and the state in the context of Singapore's arrival at 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 political and social life in Singapore. The most recent phase of nation-building which has involved a debate over the concept of civil society, is seen as offering a potentially more expansive definition
of Singapore citizenship.
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A sociological account of nation building, including examination of concepts of citizenship, nationality, and the state, with some emphasis on the theme of education, particularly the multilingual education that has been part of a broader government strategy of multiculturalism, family planning, housing policy, and the importance of shared "Asian values" amongst Singapore's citizens. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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