The George Hicks Collection at the National Library, Singapore : an annotated bibliography of selected works : Southeast Asia, China, Japan, overseas Chinese
Electronic Book 3.149.26.176 (0)
2016
About the Book
“The George Hicks Collection at the National Library, Singapore, comprises about 6,900 books and materials donated between 2008 and 2015 by Mr George Lyndon Hicks. The Collection focuses on four main subject areas – Southeast Asia, China, Japan and overseas Chinese – spanning the disciplines of history, sociology, economics, political science and anthropology. The body of works in the Collection reveals Mr Hicks’ profound interest in Asia and his scholarly pursuits over the decades. This volume, written and compiled by Eunice Low, presents an annotated bibliography of selected works from the Collection and highlights significant titles. Also included are an overview of the life and career of Mr Hicks, a list of his authored and edited works, as well as essays introducing the chapters”—Back cover.
Additional Details
- Creators
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- _People:Low, Eunice
- Subject
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- Singapore. National Library Board. George Hicks Collection--Catalogs
- Southeast Asia--Bibliography--Catalogs
- China--Bibliography--Catalogs
- Japan--Bibliography--Catalogs
- Chinese--Foreign countries--Bibliography--Catalogs
- Publisher
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- National Library Board Singapore, 2016
- National Library Board Singapore, 2016
- Contributors
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- National Library Board Singapore
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill. (some col.), maps (some col.)
- Table of Contents
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- Foreword by Elaine Ng -- Foreword by Garry Rodan — Preface -- The legacy of George Hicks. About George Hicks ; Donations and contributions ; Authored and edited works -- The George Hicks collection. Southeast Asia. Country studies ; Economic history ; Expeditions and embassies -- China — Japan -- Overseas Chinese -- Index.
- Copyright
- All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2016