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Reviews of books on the politics and history of Singapore.

modern_history
June 12, 2019June 25, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review – Singapore: A Modern History, by Michael Barr

Barr's intellect and more nuanced perspectives come through in this book, in which the content dives deep into Singapore’s history from a political, geographic, and economic view.

donald_low
June 30, 2015June 25, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review: Hard Choices (NUS Press)

The biggest strength of Hard Choices is the diplomatically critical tone throughout the writing. The style is moderate and objective without being too inaccessible to the general reader with an interest in Singapore's politics and/or policies.

daretochange
June 2, 2015June 25, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review: Dare to Change, by Chee Soon Juan

Change is imperative if Singaporeans are to be allowed to "lead their own lives" in order to achieve a higher "quality of life."

tjs_lky
May 29, 2015June 21, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review: Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore, by T.J.S. George

An online blurb describes this book as "a penetrating analysis of the policies and predilections of [this] controversial leader."

Democratically_Speaking
December 5, 2014June 25, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review: Democratically Speaking, by Chee Soon Juan

Readers and members of the public can decide for themselves whether Dr. Chee is a raving lunatic, misguided idealist, or a capable leader who is indeed Competent, Constructive, and Compassionate.

suspicion
May 13, 2014June 25, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review: Beyond Suspicion, by Francis Seow

One would think that the text was describing the bullying that occurs in a children's playground, and not the behaviour of highly-ranked politicians in a court of law.

hangman
May 3, 2014July 11, 2019 Jess C.

Book Review: Once A Jolly Hangman, by Alan Shadrake

The contents of this well-researched book were so depraved and disturbing, that it took me several weeks to (1) finish reading the book in its entirety, and (2) gather my thoughts about it in order to write a cohesive review.

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