Singapore Street Names

Author : Victor R. Savage,Brenda SA Yeoh
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789815009231

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Singapore Street Names (4th edition): A Study of Toponymics by Victor R. Savage,Brenda SA Yeoh Pdf

Place names tell us much about a country — its history, its landscape, its people, its aspirations, its self-image, The study of place names called toponymics unlocks the stories that are in every street name and landmark. In Singapore, the existence of various races, cultures and languages, as well as its history of colonization, immigration and nationalism has given rise to a complex history of place names. But how did these places get their names? This revised and expanded 4th edition of the book incorporates additional information, from archival research as well as interviews that have come to light since the last edition. Also included are many new entries that have presented themselves as Singapore’s built environment undergoes redevelopment. Expanded by over 100 pages.

Author : Victor R. Savage,Brenda S. A. Yeoh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Singapore
ISBN : 9814408352

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Singapore Street Names by Victor R. Savage,Brenda S. A. Yeoh Pdf

Author : Victor R. Savage,Brenda S. A. Yeoh
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish Academic
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015056472957

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Toponymics by Victor R. Savage,Brenda S. A. Yeoh Pdf

This book represents archival work as well as field work and interviews. The introductory chapters provide an overview of the academic importance of studying place names (toponymics). In Singapore, there has been much controversy over place names due to the introduction of Hanyu Pinyin names. Singapore street names are also complicated by the fact that the names represent colonial, Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arab names. On top of that, many street and place names are also referred to by various ethnic groups in a colloquial manner which is quite different from the official name. This book will help developers to be able to name various buildings and other developments in a historically appropriate and culturally relevant manner. It will also be of interest to those who would like to know the history and background of Singaporean street names.

Author : Ng Yew Peng
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9789813221475

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What's In The Name? How The Streets And Villages In Singapore Got Their Names by Ng Yew Peng Pdf

Since 1819, more than 6,200 place (street and village) names divided into more than 3,900 name groups were known in Singapore. Based on digitised historical newspapers, dated back to 1830, municipal records and Malay dictionaries, the origins, meanings and date of naming for many place names are uncovered. As part of Singapore history, place names known since 1936 are recorded in this book. Although place names are fairly static in nature, there have been more than 100 name changes. The naming trends transitioned from English to Malay and then back to English names. Discover that Toa Payoh was not named after a big swamp, Anderson Road was named before John Anderson, a former Governor, took up his job and many more new findings in this exciting book. This book is a complete listing of all place names since 1936, together with the most comprehensive annotations to date — a first in Singapore. It is also the only book of its kind that analyses naming trends. Information on the origins or date of naming was based on primary sources such as old maps, minutes of municipal meetings, Chinese books and digitised newspapers. Contents: A Study of Singapore Place Names: IntroductionNomenclature of Singapore Place NamesThe Contents of Singapore Place NamesPlace Names of Chinese OriginStandardisation of Chinese Place NamesEvolution of Place NamesConclusionSingapore Gazetteer Since 1936 and Annotations Readership: This book is meant for students as well as the general public interested in finding out the history behind Singapore's place names. Keywords: Singapore;Place Name;Road;Street;Village;Toponymics;StatisticReview: Key Features: This is the most comprehensive book on the subject of toponymics using data from digitised newspapers dated back to 1830 that were unavailable in the pastUse of information from Chinese sources, of which no English books on the same subject has been attempted beforeAnalysis of place names and naming trends based on four main racial groups have not been performed previously

Author : Peter K. G. Dunlop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Singapore
ISBN : UOM:39015052627620

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Street Names of Singapore by Peter K. G. Dunlop Pdf

Author : Brenda S. A. Yeoh
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9971692686

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Contesting Space in Colonial Singapore by Brenda S. A. Yeoh Pdf

In the British colonial city of Singapore, municipal authorities and Asian communities faced off over numerous issues. As the city expanded, various disputes concerning issues such as sanitation, housing and street names arose. This volume details these conflicts and how they shaped the city.

Author : Mariana Isa,Maganjeet Kaur
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9789814721448

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Kuala Lumpur Street Names: A Guide to Their Meanings and Histories by Mariana Isa,Maganjeet Kaur Pdf

Street names are a many-layered thing – crystallising various eras of history and celebrating multiple generations of people. As the federal capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur’s street names reflect its rich mix of cultures and its journey from colonial past to nationhood. This encyclopedic A-to-Z guide explains the meanings and origins of KL’s street names – those named after notable persons, after prominent landmarks, after local flora and fauna, etc. Themed street names within a particular area are also identified, e.g. the cluster of streets in Taman Sri Bahtera named after traditional Malay boats. Of particular interest is the renaming of streets over the years, ranging from literal translations (e.g. “Church Road” becoming “Jalan Gereja”), to completely new names (“Parry Road” to “Jalan P Ramlee”). Drawing on extensive research into the National Archives, the authors present their wealth of findings in a concise and easy-to-read way that will engage readers of all levels.

Author : Francesco Perono Cacciafoco,Francesco Cavallaro
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108490160

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Place Names by Francesco Perono Cacciafoco,Francesco Cavallaro Pdf

Illustrated with numerous case studies, this book is the first comprehensive overview of the related fields of toponymy and toponomastics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 7278 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780081022962

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International Encyclopedia of Human Geography by Anonim Pdf

International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, Second Edition, Fourteen Volume Set embraces diversity by design and captures the ways in which humans share places and view differences based on gender, race, nationality, location and other factors—in other words, the things that make people and places different. Questions of, for example, politics, economics, race relations and migration are introduced and discussed through a geographical lens. This updated edition will assist readers in their research by providing factual information, historical perspectives, theoretical approaches, reviews of literature, and provocative topical discussions that will stimulate creative thinking. Presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage on the topic of human geography Contains extensive scope and depth of coverage Emphasizes how geographers interact with, understand and contribute to problem-solving in the contemporary world Places an emphasis on how geography is relevant in a social and interdisciplinary context

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Street names
ISBN : OCLC:789687990

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Stories Behind Singapore Streets by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Brazil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Singapore
ISBN : UCAL:B3806443

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Street Smart Singapore by David Brazil Pdf

Author : Peggy Teo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : City planning
ISBN : UOM:39015058808778

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Changing Landscapes of Singapore by Peggy Teo Pdf

Author : Mark Ravinder Frost,Yu-Mei Balasingamchow
Publisher : Editions Didier Millet
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9789814385169

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Singapore by Mark Ravinder Frost,Yu-Mei Balasingamchow Pdf

Brimming with verve and dramatic incident, Singapore: A Biography offers fresh insights into the life story of this island city-state through the personal experiences of the workers, adventurers, rulers and revolutionaries who have shaped its history over the last seven centuries. The authors, drawing on research undertaken in collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore, have woven together ancient chronicles, eyewitness accounts, oral histories and even modern radio and television broadcasts to create a vivid and compelling narrative that brings the past back to life. Grounded in scholarship yet fired by the imagination, this book reveals the Singapore story to have been as rich, diverse and multilayered as the city-state is prosperous, ordered and successful today.

Author : Michael D. Barr
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786735270

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Singapore by Michael D. Barr Pdf

Singapore gained independence in 1965, a city-state in a world of nation-states. Yet its long and complex history reaches much farther back. Blending modernity and tradition, ideologies and ethnicities, a peculiar set of factors make Singapore what it is today. In this thematic study of the island nation, Michael D. Barr proposes a new approach to understand this development. From the pre-colonial period through to the modern day, he traces the idea, the politics and the geography of Singapore over five centuries of rich history. In doing so he rejects the official narrative of the so-called 'Singapore Story'. Drawing on in-depth archival work and oral histories, Singapore: A Modern History is a work both for students of the country's history and politics, but also for any reader seeking to engage with this enigmatic and vastly successful nation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Singapore
ISBN : UOM:39015061915362

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Living in Singapore by Anonim Pdf