Screen LibrarySingapore's multiculturalism : evolving diversity /
"Since independence in 1965, Singapore has developed its own unique approach to managing the diversity of race, religion, culture, language, nationality and age among its citizens. This approach is a consequence of many factors, including its very distinct ethnic makeup compared with its neighb...
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Routledge,
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| Publisher Address: | Abingdon, Oxon : |
| Publication Dates: | 2019. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
Routledge contemporary Southeast Asia series
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| Summary: |
"Since independence in 1965, Singapore has developed its own unique approach to managing the diversity of race, religion, culture, language, nationality and age among its citizens. This approach is a consequence of many factors, including its very distinct ethnic makeup compared with its neighbours; its ambitions as a globally-oriented city-state; and its small physical size. Each of these factors and many others have presented Singapore society with a range of challenges and opportunities, and will in all likelihood continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In the writing of this book, |
| Carrier Form: | xvi, 297 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-285) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781138326262 1138326267 |
| Index Number: | DS609 |
| CLC: | G133.9 |
| Call Number: | G133.9/C454 |
| Contents: | The evolution of multicultural policy -- Multiracial meritocracy -- Religious pluralism -- Emerging trends -- Managing immigration -- Singapore society. |