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The Politics of Nation Building and Citizenship in Singapore (Politics in Asia)
The Politics of Nation Building and Citizenship in Singapore - Politics in Asia Author:Michael Hill, Kwen Fee Lian Politics of Nation-Building and Citizenship in Singapore 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... more » political and social life in Singapore. The most recent phase of nation-building which has involved a debate over the concept of civil society, is seen as offering a potentially more expansive definition of Singapore citizenship.« less