The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts Condition:Very Good and John McShain

and John McShain

Publication Date: 27 Mar 2020

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The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts Condition:Very Good and John McShainRather than presenting another narrative of Singapore history, this book studies the constructed nature of the history endorsed by the state, examining the power vested in various aspects of Singapores history through a consideration of past and present politics. The authors trace state discourses on Singapore history from different periods, shedding light on the underlying template of Singapore history, the negotiation with its immigrant past, and