| Edition |
New ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxxii, 363 pages) : map. |
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data file |
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Dictionary |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Series |
Historical dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East ; no. 77
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Historical dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
In spite of Singapore's small size, it has long had a major impact on the world because of its geographical location and its wealth. The British initially made the island a major port for the shipping of goods and later as an airline hub for the region. These factors, along with a steady government, have helped to contribute to the country's affluence. This multicultural, multiracial, and multi-religious island-nation is the envy of many countries in the world, which have tried to emulate the economic success of Singapore. The new edition of the Historical Dictionary of Singapore has been completely rewritten since the first edition was released 20 years ago. It relates the history of this country through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other aspects of Singapore history from the earliest times to the present. |
| Contents |
Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Reader's Note; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix A: Colonial Officials in Singapore; Appendix B: Heads of State and Heads of Government; Appendix C: Population Statistics; Bibliography; About the Author. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Singapore -- History -- Dictionaries.
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Singapore. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Dictionaries.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Dictionaries.
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| Other Form: |
Print version : Corfield, Justin J. Historical dictionary of Singapore. New ed. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, ©2011 9780810871847 (DLC) 2010032997 (OCoLC)653483752 |
| ISBN |
9780810873872 (electronic book) |
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0810873877 (electronic book) |
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081087184X (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780810871847 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780810871847 |
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