As the official custodian of the corporate memory of the government, the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) manages public records and provides advice to government agencies on records management. From government files, private memoirs, historical maps and photographs to oral-history interviews and audio-visual materials, NAS is responsible for the collection, preservation and management of Singapore's public and private archival records, some of which date back to the early 19th century. Its vast repository of archival materials makes NAS an important research centre for those in search of information about the country's history. NAS also promotes public interest in the nation's history and heritage through educational programmes and exhibitions. \n\nVisit NAS at www.nas.gov.sg
Publisher
Gale Asia
Volume
Copyright
2012
ISBN13
9789814352260
Release
Format
Print
Shipped Weight
DDC
TBD
Features & Benefits
The most comprehensive collection of various types of presentations of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding prime minister of Singapore
The most comprehensive collection of various types of presentations of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding prime minister of Singapore
A first-hand source for examining the thoughts of Lee over four decades (1950-1990) on a wide range of topics such as independence, decolonisation, Malaysian Malaysia, separation from Malaysia, British withdrawal, industrialisation, public housing, multiracial harmony, civil service and leadership succession
A first-hand source for examining the thoughts of Lee over four decades (1950-1990) on a wide range of topics such as independence, decolonisation, Malaysian Malaysia, separation from Malaysia, British withdrawal, industrialisation, public housing, multiracial harmony, civil service and leadership succession
Rare historical photos are dispersed throughout the volumes to give readers a sense of time and place
Rare historical photos are dispersed throughout the volumes to give readers a sense of time and place
Some terms and names are annotated to help readers unfamiliar with contexts unique to Singapore and Southeast Asia
Some terms and names are annotated to help readers unfamiliar with contexts unique to Singapore and Southeast Asia
