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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452262803321

Autore

Ang Cheng Guan

Titolo

Lee Kuan Yew's strategic thought / / Ang Cheng Guan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

0-203-07589-7

1-283-89424-6

1-135-12268-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (161 p.)

Collana

Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia ; ; 77

Disciplina

327.5957

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Singapore Foreign relations

Singapore Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

From the 1950s to the mid-70s -- 1975-1979 -- The 80s decade -- The 90s decade -- The new millennium.

Sommario/riassunto

"Lee Kuan Yew, as the founding father of independent Singapore, has had an enormous impact on the development of Singapore and of Southeast Asia more generally. Even in his 80s he is a key figure who continues to exert considerable influence from behind the scenes. This book presents a comprehensive overview of Lee Kuan Yew's strategic thought. It charts the development of Singapore over the last six decades, showing how Lee Kuan Yew has steered Singapore to prosperity and success through changing times."