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Politics of Landscapes in Singapore: Constructions of "Nation"

AUTHOR: Lily Kong
ISBN: 0815629613
SHORT DESCRIPTION: This thought-provoking book explores strategies employed by Singapore, a multiracial society, to create a Singapore "nation" with an emphasis on the role of landscape. As such, the authors cast a keen eye on religious buildings, public housing,...

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Politics of Landscapes in Singapore: Constructions of "Nation"
- Book Reviews, by Lily Kong

Politics of Landscapes in Singapore: Constructions of "Nation"

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Kong and Yeoh (both: geography, National U. of Singapore) argue that "particular ideological constructions of the 'nation' are made to appear natural when concretized in the landscape." They explore this process of the construction of 'nation' and 'identity' as it is demonstrated by the case of Singapore and its postcolonial national project, particularly with regard to places of worship and final repose, housing and streets, historic areas and icons, and performance places. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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