Political development in Singapore, 1945-55



Digitised Book 216.73.216.165 (0)

1973

Political development in Singapore, 1945-55

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This book discusses Singapore's political development in the years between 1945 and 1955. It examines the period of self-rule within an independent Malaya, and features the early political parties and their participation in the electoral experiment. The book also delves into the issues of Singapore citizenry, the introduction of a policy of cultural pluralism, and the rise of a communist-inspired student and labour movements in Singapore.

Subjects

Singapore--Politics and government

Categories

Politics and Government 1945-1955 Aftermath of war 1955-1965 Road to independence

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Title
Political development in Singapore, 1945-55
Creators
  • Yeo, Kim Wah
Subject
  • Singapore--Politics and government
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1973
  • Singapore University Press , 1973
Contributors
  • University of Singapore
Digital Description
application/pdf, 60272 KB, 344 p.
Table of Contents
  • Preface -- List of abbreviations -- List of tables -- I. Towards a united Malaya -- II. Towards a national government -- III. Political parties -- IV. The citizenship-language controversy -- V. Student politics -- VI. Labour politics -- VII. The electoral experiment -- VIII. Conclusion.
Copyright
  • All rights reserved. Yeo Kim Wah, Singapore University Press, 1973