National University of Singapore Press
Changing Landscapes of Singapore
Old Tensions, New Discoveries
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Changing Landscapes of Singapore
Old Tensions, New Discoveries
Changing Landscapes of Singapore illuminates both the social and the physical terrains of modern Singapore. Geographers use the term landscape to refer to visible surfaces and to the spatial dimension of social relations. Landscapes arise from particular historical circumstances, and in turn help shape social arrangements and possible courses of future development. The authors describe how the settings inhabited by various social groups in Singapore affect life experiences, and explore the impact of broader regional and international forces on Singapore. Written for non-specialists, the volume reflects fresh perspectives from the scholarship of Singaporean academics. Their work is sensitive to historical and geographical trends in the region, and also engages with broader theoretical themes.
      336 pages | 6 x 9 | © 2013
Asian Studies: Southeast Asia and Australia
Geography: Economic Geography, Environmental Geography, Urban Geography
History: Asian History