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The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts

by Lysa Hong, Jianli Huang
$11.90
The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts - Thryft
The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts - Thryft

Deconstructing Singapore's state-endorsed history narrative.

If you're into the interplay between history and politics, you'll find this deep dive into how Singapore's history has been shaped by its rulers truly fascinating. It's not just a book; it's an exploration of national identity, governance, and memory. It challenges accepted truths and shows how history is not just about the past, but about power, policies, and perceptions that shape a nation's soul.

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.

The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts

by Lysa Hong, Jianli Huang
$11.90
ISBN: 9789622098831
Authors: Lysa Hong, Jianli Huang
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Date of Publication: 2008-04-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics, Sociology
Related Topics: Nonfiction, History, Asian, Political Science, History, Sociology, History, Politics, Race
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 22 readers)

Description

Rather than presenting another narrative of Singapore history, this book studies the constructed nature of the history endorsed by the state, examining the power vested in various aspects of Singapore’s history through a consideration of past and present politics. The authors trace state discourses on Singapore history from different periods, shedding light on the underlying template of Singapore history, the negotiation with its immigrant past, and the popularization of history through the conscription of national heroes. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Deconstructing Singapore's state-endorsed history narrative.

If you're into the interplay between history and politics, you'll find this deep dive into how Singapore's history has been shaped by its rulers truly fascinating. It's not just a book; it's an exploration of national identity, governance, and memory. It challenges accepted truths and shows how history is not just about the past, but about power, policies, and perceptions that shape a nation's soul.

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.