Why Not? Thinking About Singapore's Tomorrow
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Visionary essays shaping Singapore's future.
If you find yourself often contemplating the future societal landscape, particularly within the vibrant context of Singapore, this book could be just what you're looking for. It's a tapestry of perspectives from a kaleidoscope of Singaporean lives, each thread weaving into the next to picture a tomorrow that is both aspirational and grounded. Engage with these visions and find yourself asking—and perhaps answering—the 'Why not?'s of your own ideal society.
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Why Not? Thinking About Singapore's Tomorrow
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ISBN: 9789811292798
Authors:
Margaret Thomas
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Date of Publication: 2024-10-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 5.0
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Visionary essays shaping Singapore's future.
If you find yourself often contemplating the future societal landscape, particularly within the vibrant context of Singapore, this book could be just what you're looking for. It's a tapestry of perspectives from a kaleidoscope of Singaporean lives, each thread weaving into the next to picture a tomorrow that is both aspirational and grounded. Engage with these visions and find yourself asking—and perhaps answering—the 'Why not?'s of your own ideal society.
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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