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Pioneers Once More: The Singapore Public Service, 1959-2009

by Chua Mui Hoong
$80.90
Pioneers Once More: The Singapore Public Service, 1959-2009
Pioneers Once More: The Singapore Public Service, 1959-2009

Homage to the Pioneer Spirit.

This book is a tribute to individuals who dare to challenge new frontiers and make great leaps forward. Chua weaves the stories of a diverse range of pioneers such as Changi Airport's first chief, Kampong Lorong Buangkok's last residents, the founder of Banyan Tree Resorts and the founder of Mustafa Centre. This book inspires readers to face challenges with grit and perseverance.

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.

Pioneers Once More: The Singapore Public Service, 1959-2009

by Chua Mui Hoong
$80.90
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ISBN: 9789814266581
Author: Chua Mui Hoong
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Soft cover
Related Collections: History, Politics, Sociology
Related Topics: Asia, Political Science, World History, Politics, Government, History, Social Issues, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 1 readers)

Description

The story of how Singapore overcame the odds is a familiar one. Less familiar is the role of the Singapore Public Service, which has operated in the background, and in partnership with the political leadership, developed and implemented the policies and plans that have helped to make Singapore what it is today. This book is the first about the Singapore Public Service as a whole, and tells the story of the Public Service from the time Singaporeans took over the reins of self-government from the British in 1959. The book focuses on governance and public administration, and touches on the social, environmental, economic and security issues of the day. We hope that it will provide you with a glimpse of who we are and what we do, through the stories of our people
 

Homage to the Pioneer Spirit.

This book is a tribute to individuals who dare to challenge new frontiers and make great leaps forward. Chua weaves the stories of a diverse range of pioneers such as Changi Airport's first chief, Kampong Lorong Buangkok's last residents, the founder of Banyan Tree Resorts and the founder of Mustafa Centre. This book inspires readers to face challenges with grit and perseverance.

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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