Singapore'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. |