The new edition of the Historical Dictionary of Singapore has been completely rewritten since the first edition was released 20 years ago. It relates the history of this country through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced…
"East Asia is home to some of the oldest and most rapidly aging populations on earth. Known for Confucian filial piety and adult children caring for elderly parents at home, these societies are experiencing unprecedented social challenges to traditional forms of eldercare. This …
Discusses the impact of economic growth on political change in the region and in 11 States from the date of their foundation (or similar significant date) up to 1998.
"The Well-Being of the Elderly in Asia provides a comparative examination of the welfare of the elderly and their sources of support across four Asian societies that differ culturally and in terms of their economic development. Writing from the perspective of the demography of a…
"Examines the importance of cultural meaning in the creation and utilization of economic value. Based on case-studies from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, the authors demonstrate that micro-scale entrepreneurship is intertwined with prevailing conceptions, moralitie…
Queer Singapore: illiberal citizenship and mediated cultures
by Yue, Audrey
fromQueer Asia
"Singapore remains one of the few countries in Asia that has yet to decriminalise homosexuality. Yet it has also been hailed by many as one of the emerging gay capitals of Asia. This book accounts for the rise of mediated queer cultures in Singapore's current milieu of illiberal…
