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Meanings of Multiethnicity : Case-study of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Singapore

by Lai Ah Eng
$18.91
Meanings of Multiethnicity : Case-study of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Singapore - Thryft
Meanings of Multiethnicity : Case-study of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Singapore - Thryft

Examining multiethnic dynamics in the Singaporean context.

If you're intrigued by the complex tapestry of cultures in modern societies, this book provides a deep dive into Singapore's multiethnic landscape. Ah Eng Lai's meticulous study offers insights not just into how a diverse nation builds its collective identity, but also into the personal significance of ethnicity for individuals. Taking you from intimate, detailed ethnography to broader socio-political discussions, it carves out an understanding of ethnic relations that's both nuanced and highly relevant in today's world.

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.

Meanings of Multiethnicity : Case-study of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Singapore

by Lai Ah Eng
$18.91
ISBN: 9789676530875
Authors: Lai Ah Eng
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1995-10-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Politics
Related Topics: Race, Social Issues, Social Justice, Social Justice, Anthropology, Asia, Political Science, Sociology, Society
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This book explores the various meanings of multiethnicity in Singapore. By focusing on selected arenas and processes, it examines how "ethnic" and "interethnic" dimensions interact in the construction of community and identity in the context of nation-building. Its analysis ranges from detailed ethnography to discussion of broad features and issues, and links micro and macro data by juxtaposing the two levels and showing how they interact. Theoretically, the study addresses several issues involving ethnic identity and community, modes of ethnic interaction, and nation-building in a multiethnic context. It confirms and elaborates on the symbolic-affective power of ethnicity, the contradictory trends of ethnic harmony and tension in interaction, and the structuring impact of macro forces. Empirically, it documents the Singapore case of how individuals, groups, and the state manage ethnicity and ethnic relations for viable multiethnic living.
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Examining multiethnic dynamics in the Singaporean context.

If you're intrigued by the complex tapestry of cultures in modern societies, this book provides a deep dive into Singapore's multiethnic landscape. Ah Eng Lai's meticulous study offers insights not just into how a diverse nation builds its collective identity, but also into the personal significance of ethnicity for individuals. Taking you from intimate, detailed ethnography to broader socio-political discussions, it carves out an understanding of ethnic relations that's both nuanced and highly relevant in today's world.

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.