Constructing Singapore

Author : Michael D. Barr,Zlatko Skrbiš
Publisher : NIAS Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9788776940294

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Constructing Singapore by Michael D. Barr,Zlatko Skrbiš Pdf

Singapore has few natural resources but, in a relatively short history, its economic and social development and transformation are nothing short of remarkable. Today Singapore is by far the most successful exemplar of material development in Southeast Asia and it often finds itself the envy of development in Southeast Asia and it often finds itself the envy of developed countries. Furthermore over the last three and a half decades the ruling party has presided over the formation of a thriving community of Singaporeans who love and are proud of their country.

Author : Limin Hee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811023873

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Constructing Singapore Public Space by Limin Hee Pdf

This book presents possible alternatives and interpretations to the well established notion in the mostly western discourse on public space. The discourse on public space as understood in the democratic-rationalist tradition, when applied to the Singaporean public space, would offer much criticism but would not be adequate in identifying alternative processes that allow for transformative potentials in public space. Thus said, the objectives of this book are: 1. To develop a conceptual frame of reference to construct the discourse on Singapore public space 2. To form a preliminary model of Singapore public space through analyzing case studies 3. To understand the modes, methods of production and representation of these public spaces within the rapidly changing urban context 4. To situate these constructions of public space and its possible trajectories within the larger discourse on public space, and to examine the viability of such a construction and interpretive model of public space

Author : Tong Chee-Kiong,Lian Kwen-Fee
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004487888

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The Making of Singapore Sociology by Tong Chee-Kiong,Lian Kwen-Fee Pdf

This book presents a collection of essays of how the city-state of Singapore's societal dynamics have evolved from the time of its birth as a nation in 1965 to the present. Key areas of Singapore society are explored, contributing to the understanding of the social organisation of the city. This study reveals a shift from the modernisation studies in the 1970s to a more political-economic turn, as a consequence of the influence of dependency and world systems theories. Topics covered include: urban studies, family, education, medical care, class and social stratification, work, language, ethnic groups, religion and crime and deviance.

Author : Limin Hee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Civil engineering
ISBN : 9811023867

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Constructing Singapore Public Space by Limin Hee Pdf

Author : Pin Lim
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813148062

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Contract Administration and Procurement in the Singapore Construction Industry by Pin Lim Pdf

Written to educate and equip aspirant professionals, industry practitioners, and students in the knowledge and practice of contract administration and procurement in the Singapore Construction Industry, this book discusses the roles and relationship of the different parties (e.g. Owner, Architect, Quantity Surveyor), tendering procedures, project delivery methods, payments, variations, final account, and other aspects for the administration of construction contracts in Singapore. The book is drafted in an easy, readable form. Technical jargon is minimised. The topics span across common issues and less common ones that practitioners and students should be aware of in the industry. Most of the examples are obtained from the industry (with modifications) and reflect current industry practices. Time-lines, flow-charts, sample forms, sample letters and other documents illustrating the processes are provided in this work, for the easy understanding of the readers. The contract administration process takes into account the Singapore Institute of Architects' Measurement Contract, 9th Edition, the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Works, 7th edition, and also the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.

Author : Michael Hill,Kwen Fee Lian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134856008

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The Politics of Nation Building and Citizenship in Singapore by Michael Hill,Kwen Fee Lian Pdf

Since independence in 1965 Singapore has strengthened its own national identity through a conscious process of nation-building and promoting the active role of the citizen within society. Singapore is a state that has firmly rejected welfarism but whose political leaders have maintained that collective values, instead of those of autonomous individuals, are essential to its very survival. The book begins by examining basic concepts of citizenship, nationality and the state in the context of Singapore's arrival at independence. The theme of nation-building is explored and how the creation of a national identity, through building new institutions, has been a central feature of political and social life in Singapore. Of great importance has been education, and a system of multilingual education that is part of a broader government strategy of multiculturalism and multiracialism; both have served the purpose of building a new national identity. Other areas covered by the authors include family planning, housing policy, the creation of parapolitical structures and the imporatnce of shared `Asian values' amongst Singapore's citizens.

Author : Jisun Jung,Hugo Horta,Akiyoshi Yonezawa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811049897

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Researching Higher Education in Asia by Jisun Jung,Hugo Horta,Akiyoshi Yonezawa Pdf

This book discusses higher education research as a field of study in Asia. It traces the evolution of research in the field of higher education in several Asian countries, and shares ideas about the evolving higher education research communities in Asia. It also identifies common and dissimilar challenges across national communities, providing researchers and policymakers essential new insights into the relevance of a greater regional articulation of national higher education research communities, and their further integration into and contribution to the international higher education research community as a whole.

Author : George Ofori
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9971691817

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Managing Construction Industry Development by George Ofori Pdf

This study looks at how the construction industry of developing countries can be improved, with special attention to the role and importance of a central agency in administering the industry's continuous development.The book first reviews the nature and problems facing the construction industry in developing countries and the recommendations commonly made, which in turn show the need for action of a different nature. Part 2 then focuses on the Singapore experience over a 25-year period as it attempted to develop its industry without a central agency for construction development, later set up as the CIBD of Singapore, while Part 3 considers the circumstances behind the Board's formation and assesses its work. Lessons from Singapore's experience especially relating to the setting up and work of a central agency, and factors contributing to the success of such an agency, are discussed in the final part.

Author : Julian Bailey
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 2230 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317213413

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Construction Law by Julian Bailey Pdf

Now in its second edition, Construction Law is the standard work of reference for busy construction law practitioners, and it will support lawyers in their contentious and non-contentious practices worldwide. Published in three volumes, it is the most comprehensive text on this subject, and provides a unique and invaluable comparative, multi-jurisdictional approach. This book has been described by Lord Justice Jackson as a "tour de force", and by His Honour Humphrey LLoyd QC as "seminal" and "definitive". This new edition builds on that strong foundation and has been fully updated to include extensive references to very latest case law, as well as changes to statutes and regulations. The laws of Hong Kong and Singapore are also now covered in detail, in addition to those of England and Australia. Practitioners, as well as interested academics and post-graduate students, will all find this book to be an invaluable guide to the many facets of construction law.

Author : Karl Hack,Kevin Blackburn
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789971695996

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War Memory and the Making of Modern Malaysia and Singapore by Karl Hack,Kevin Blackburn Pdf

Singapore fell to Japan on 15 February 1942. Within days, the Japanese had massacred thousands of Chinese civilians, and taken prisoner more than 100,000 British, Australian and Indian soldiers. A resistance movement formed in Malaya's jungle-covered mountains, but the vast majority could do little other than resign themselves to life under Japanese rule. The Occupation would last three and a half years, until the return of the British in September 1945. How is this period remembered? And how have individuals, communities, and states shaped and reshaped memories in the postwar era? The book response to these questions, presenting answers that use the words of Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, British and Australians who personally experienced the war years. The authors guide readers through many forms of memory: from the soaring pillars of Singapore's Civilian War Memorial, to traditional Chinese cemeteries in Malaysia; and from families left bereft by Japanese massacres, to the young women who flocked to the Japanese-sponsored Indian National Army, dreaming of a march on Delhi. This volume provides a forum for previously marginalized and self-censored voices, using the stories they relate to reflect on the nature of conflict and memory. They also offer a deeper understanding of the searing transit from wartime occupation to post-war decolonization and the moulding of postcolonial states and identities.

Author : Christopher A. Lubienski,T. Jameson Brewer
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807761595

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Learning to Teach in an Era of Privatization by Christopher A. Lubienski,T. Jameson Brewer Pdf

Education policymakers often demonstrate surprisingly little awareness of how popular reforms impact teaching and teacher education. In this book, well-regarded scholars help readers develop a more robust understanding of the nature of teacher preparation, as well as an in-depth grasp of how popular policies, practices, and ideologies have taken root domestically and internationally. Contributors include Deron Boyles, Anthony Cody, Kerry Kretchmar, Carmen Montecinos, Beth Sondel, and Christopher Tienken. “This book will help readers consider the possibilities of democratic visions in the teaching profession and in public education, particularly in this time of intense political polarization when critical citizen engagement with our public institutions and policies is deeply needed.” —Janelle Scott, University of California, Berkeley “The chapters in this book make clear that ongoing policy disconnects cannot be ignored and that now is the time to elevate the teaching profession for students who have faced historical inequities.” —Julian Vasquez Heilig, dean, University of Kentucky College of Education “Public teaching and teacher education in the U.S. and in many other parts of the world are under assault by concerted efforts to deregulate and marketize them. This collection of essays examines the consequences of these privatization efforts in the U.S., Chile, and Singapore and should be required reading for those wanting to understand their complexity and consequences for teaching and teacher education today.” —Ken Zeichner, Boeing Professor of Teacher Education, University of Washington

Author : Kazuhito Suzuki,Low Sui Pheng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811372445

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Japanese Contractors in Overseas Markets by Kazuhito Suzuki,Low Sui Pheng Pdf

This book explores the differences in cultural attributes and management factors to enable managers working for Japanese contractors to reduce misunderstandings and misinterpretations when communicating with project team members from different cultural backgrounds. It focuses on Japanese contractors operating in Singapore, since the Singapore construction industry has, for many years, been one of the largest overseas construction markets for the top-5 Japanese contractors. Using Hofstede’s national cultural framework for the cultural studies in construction project management, it reveals various real-world management practices and discusses national cultural differences relating to managers working for Japanese contractors in Singapore as well as the communication weaknesses of current management practices and styles. The results presented provide useful lessons for Japanese contractors operating in Singapore, as well as other parts of the world, to bridge cultural and communication gaps.

Author : Theerasak Thanasankit
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781591400936

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E-commerce and Cultural Values by Theerasak Thanasankit Pdf

There is substantial interest in research in developing countries, especially in the use, implementation and development of information technology and systems. Many researchers have been moving toward an understanding of indigenous social and cultural structures and how they influence the use and development of information systems. E-Commerce and Cultural Values addresses these issues and brings together scholars to share their expertise on different aspects of the social side of e-Commerce and information systems and how they impact the cultural values of a society.

Author : Hui Ying Sng
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814466004

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Economic Growth And Transition: Econometric Analysis Of Lim's S-curve Hypothesis by Hui Ying Sng Pdf

This book is the first of its kind to systematically analyze and apply Lim Chong Yah's S-Curve Hypothesis to the various facets of economic growth and economic transition. By augmenting the mathematical and economical sophistication of the hypothesis, this book extends the S-Curve hypothesis to provide further insight into economic growth and transition.It also utilizes a construction of a stochastic growth model to provide the microeconomic foundation for the S-Curve hypothesis. This model resolves the puzzle of why some developing countries experience economic take-off, while others do not. The book analyzes and extends discussion on the S-Curve, and also applies the S-Curve hypothesis to predict long-term growth in Japan and Singapore. It serves as an excellent resource for people interested in Lim's growth theory.

Author : Dimitar Kondev
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781119251781

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Multi-Party and Multi-Contract Arbitration in the Construction Industry by Dimitar Kondev Pdf

Multi-Party and Multi-Contract Arbitration in the Construction Industry provides the first detailed review of multi-party arbitration in the international construction sector. Highly practical in approach, the detailed interpretation and assessment of the arbitration of multi-party disputes will facilitate understanding and decision making by arbitrators, clients and construction contractors.