Singapore Politics Under the People's Action Party

Name: Singapore Politics Under the People's Action Party
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

In this overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance, the authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, its history, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society. > A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic and social success under the leadership of the People's Action Party which has ruled continuously since 1959. The authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society. > 1. What is Remarkable about Singapore? 2. How Singapore Became Independent: Lee Kuan Yew and the People's Action Party (PAP) 3. Locations of Power: The state and the government 4. The People's Action Party: The structure and operation of a dominant party 5. Ideology of the Leaders and for the Populace 6. Ec.