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Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy of Public Service

Emrys Chew, Chong Guan Kwa

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Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy of Public Service

by Emrys Chew, Chong Guan Kwa
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Insightful essays on Singapore's influential public servant.

If you're captivated by Singapore's remarkable transformation from a colonial entrepôt to a global powerhouse, "Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy of Public Service" is a must-read. It explores the foundations of modern Singapore through the lens of one of its key architects. Dr. Goh's practical wisdom and strategic foresight, covered in a cross-disciplinary collection, will not just educate but also inspire. Whether you're into history, economics, politics, or the cultural evolution of nations, this book offers treasures of knowledge from the past that continue to resonate today.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy of Public Service

by Emrys Chew, Chong Guan Kwa
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ISBN: 9789814390750
Authors: Emrys Chew, Chong Guan Kwa
Publisher: Wspc/Others
Date of Publication: 2012-04-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Politics, Economics
Related Topics: Biography, Politics, Memoir, Biography, Politics, World History, Biography, History, Political Science, Finance, Society, Social Science
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 12 readers)

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Dr. Goh Keng Swee's extensive career as a public servant was dynamic and distinguished, playing a crucial role in the making of the Republic of Singapore. This collection of essays assesses the long-term influence and significance of his contributions. Commissioned as a companion volume to 'Goh Keng A Public Career Remembered', this book features Singaporean scholars offering a balanced analysis of Dr. Goh's lifetime of public service. The contributors highlight Dr. Goh's patriotism, fiscal prudence, strategic pragmatism, and creative imagination, showcasing his technocratic approach. The book provides insights into Singapore's transformation and Dr. Goh's role in shaping public policy and institutions. 'Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy of Public Service' is a valuable read for public servants, Singaporeans, and anyone interested in the modern history of Singapore. The volume is organized thematically and chronologically, covering various aspects of Dr. Goh's contributions to Singapore's development.
 

Insightful essays on Singapore's influential public servant.

If you're captivated by Singapore's remarkable transformation from a colonial entrepôt to a global powerhouse, "Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy of Public Service" is a must-read. It explores the foundations of modern Singapore through the lens of one of its key architects. Dr. Goh's practical wisdom and strategic foresight, covered in a cross-disciplinary collection, will not just educate but also inspire. Whether you're into history, economics, politics, or the cultural evolution of nations, this book offers treasures of knowledge from the past that continue to resonate today.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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