Richard Lim

Sonny Yap

Leong Weng Kam

Men In White is the inside story of one of the world’s most successful political parties. Narrated in three parts, it is oral history spun in a journalistic mode and spiced unapologetically with anecdotes, quotes and human interest to breathe life into past events. Three writers from The Straits Times backed by four researchers conducted some 300 interviews in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and China. The result is a dramatic account of the PAP – warts, blemishes and all – and of the pivotal moments in its history which changed the course of Singapore forever. 

Men in White: The Untold Story of Singapore's Rulling Political Party

Leong Wei Kam

Men In White: The Untold Story Of Singapore’s Ruling Political Party

Weng Kam Leong

The inside story of one of the world's most successful political parties-the ruling People's Action Party of Singapore. Riveting account of political developments from PAP's inception in 1954 to the present day . Concise text written by experienced journalists. E xtensively and carefully researched over five years and with over 300 interviews with key players and PAP legislative assemblymen who defected. Men in Whiteis the inside story of one of the world's most successful political parties-the ruling People's Action Party of Singapore. With its victory in the 2006 polls, PAP has won 12 successive general elections since it assumed power in 1959. Narrated in three parts, it chronicles the rise, fall, capture, split and rise of a political party which has become synonymous with the spellbinding success of Singapore, and delves into the reasons for its track record and longevity. Part Onetells how Lee Kuan Yew and his anglicised associates collaborated with radical Chinese-speaking trade unionist to form a small left-wing party in 1954 to drive out the British colonialists and how they fell out over the issue of merger with Malaya. Part Twocaptures the agonies of leadership self-renewal. Part Threewraps up the PAP story by tracing the origins and discussing some of the key principles that characterised Singapore governance.

The Untold Story of Singapore's Ruling Political Party

Men in White

Rough Guides

This guide to Singapore has reviews for all the top restaurants, bars and hotels. It introduces the city's highlights, with suggestions for the best days out on the island and takes a look at Singapore's culture, history, and politics

The Rough Guide to Singapore

Mark Lewis

David Leffman

Charles de Ledesma

The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is the ultimate guide to these three exciting Southeast Asian destinations, covering all their attractions, from amazing national parks and historic temples to gorgeous beaches and islands. This new, fully updated edition features redrawn maps, evocative photography and all-new author itineraries that take in both big sights and less visited spots. Revamped sections on Penang and Singapore offer more detail on cultural sights, new museums and budget accommodation; there's improved coverage of Sarawak's most popular national parks, Mulu and Bako; while old favourites like Mount Kinabalu and the Perhentian Islands get have been thoroughly revised. There's also plenty of practical information on topics like budget flights, river transport, etiquette and the excellent local cuisines to help you get the best out of your trip, whatever your budget. You'll be sure to make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Now available in ePub format.

The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kuala Lumpur is the ultimate travel guide to the Malaysian capital. It guides you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the soaring Petronas Towers and the Golden Triangle to Chinatown and the historic colonial core. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Kuala Lumpur, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and advice on culture and etiquette. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Full coverage: colonial district, Chinatown, Little India, Chow Kit, Kampung Bahru, Golden Triangle, Petronas Towers, Lake Gardens, Islamic Arts and National museums, Brickfields (Equivalent printed page extent 86 pages)

Rough Guides Snapshot Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur

Richard Lim explores the importance of verbal disputation in Late Antiquity, offering a rich socio-historical and cultural examination of the philosophical and theological controversies. He shows how public disputation changed with the advent of Christianity from a means of discovering truth and self-identification to a form of social competition and "winning over" an opponent. He demonstrates how the reception and practice of public debate, like other forms of competition in Late Antiquity, were closely tied to underlying notions of authority, community and social order. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

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