The Politics of Landscapes in Singapore: Constructions of "Nation"

Has globalization neutralized the institution of "nation"? This text focuses on attempts to build "nation" through landscape; specifically those strategies employed by Singapore, a multi-racial society. The authors cast an eye over religious buildings, public housing and street n...

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Main Authors: Kong, Lily, Yeoh, Brenda S. A.
Format: text
Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2003
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/1824
https://worldcat.org/isbn/9780815629610
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English
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Summary:Has globalization neutralized the institution of "nation"? This text focuses on attempts to build "nation" through landscape; specifically those strategies employed by Singapore, a multi-racial society. The authors cast an eye over religious buildings, public housing and street name changes.