Contesting Space in Colonial Singapore

Contesting Space in Colonial Singapore
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Publisher : NUS Press
Total Pages : 398
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ISBN-10 : 9971692686
ISBN-13 : 9789971692681
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Book Synopsis Contesting Space in Colonial Singapore by : Brenda S. A. Yeoh

Download or read book Contesting Space in Colonial Singapore written by Brenda S. A. Yeoh and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the British colonial city of Singapore, municipal authorities and Asian communities faced off over numerous issues. As the city expanded, various disputes concerning issues such as sanitation, housing and street names arose. This volume details these conflicts and how they shaped the city.


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