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Singapore in Transition: Hope, Anxiety and Question Marks

Han Fook Kwang

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Singapore in Transition: Hope, Anxiety and Question Marks

by Han Fook Kwang
Singapore in Transition: Hope, Anxiety and Question Marks
Singapore in Transition: Hope, Anxiety and Question Marks

Insightful critique of Singapore's evolving landscape.

If you're someone who's keen on understanding the intricate socio-political fabric of Singapore, "Singapore in Transition" can be a truly eye-opening read. Han Fook Kwang, with his unique insider perspective, delves into the complexities of Singaporean society, posing tough, uncomfortable questions that could stimulate a deeper comprehension of the nation's challenges and triumphs. The commentary also offers a slice of history, including interactions with Lee Kuan Yew, making this book a valuable resource for grasping the nuances of Singapore's past and present.

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.

Singapore in Transition: Hope, Anxiety and Question Marks

by Han Fook Kwang
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ISBN: 9789814642569
Author: Han Fook Kwang
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2016-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Political Science, Social Justice, Biography, Society, History, Politics, Government
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 35 readers)

Description

What dark secrets lurk in Singapore’s basement? Are Singaporeans a weak people? Do Singaporeans really deserve their wages? Who is more out of touch – the people or their leaders? Why did founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew change his mind about writing his memoirs? Han Fook Kwang, the former editor of The Straits Times, provides provocative answers to these questions and more, in this collection of 40 commentaries. It draws from some of his best works in Singapore’s main newspaper in which he writes regularly since stepping down as its editor in 2012. Among them are pieces on his reading of the watershed 2011 General Election and the equally surprising GE in 2015, new challenges facing the economy, what ails the medical profession and the public transport system, and the importance of a vibrant civic society. The book also features a selection of his writings on Lee, whom he worked closely with on three books, including the bestselling Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going and One Man’s View Of The World.
 

Insightful critique of Singapore's evolving landscape.

If you're someone who's keen on understanding the intricate socio-political fabric of Singapore, "Singapore in Transition" can be a truly eye-opening read. Han Fook Kwang, with his unique insider perspective, delves into the complexities of Singaporean society, posing tough, uncomfortable questions that could stimulate a deeper comprehension of the nation's challenges and triumphs. The commentary also offers a slice of history, including interactions with Lee Kuan Yew, making this book a valuable resource for grasping the nuances of Singapore's past and present.

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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