000			02105nam a2200217Ia 4500
999			_c179243 _d179243
005			20220209173306.0
008			200208s9999 xx 000 0 und d
020			_a9789814632614
082			_a306.095957 FIF
100			_aChan, David (ed.)
245		0	_a50 years of social issues in Singapore
260			_aChennai
260			_bWorld Scientific
260			_c2015
300			_a322 p.
440			_aWorld scientific series on Singapore : 50 years of nation-building
520			_aThe social context of Singapore is changing rapidly, and understanding how people think, feel and behave in various situations has become a key driver of effectiveness in addressing social issues. 50 Years of Social Issues in Singapore provides a comprehensive review and examination of various social issues at multiple levels of analysis including the individual, group and society.This invaluable book adopts a translational approach to social issues in Singapore by explicitly bridging intellectual and practical perspectives. Contributed by a distinguished team of authors, the chapters examine the critical ideas underlying public debates of social issues and their policy and practical implications.The book is organized into three parts. Part I examines issues of population and social fundamentals in Singapore such as ageing, marriage, urban planning, healthcare and racial and religious harmony. Part II analyses Singapore's social progress through issues of inclusivity such as social mobility, developing communities and marginal groups that deserve more attention. Part III focuses on core principles and social processes related to social justice, doing good, social media and approaches to understanding and addressing social issues in Singapore.Most importantly, the chapters in this book clearly identify many of the critical, unresolved and emerging questions on various social issues that will guide the next generation of public discussion and policy deliberations on what matter in Singapore.
650			_aSocial Science
700			_aShanmugaratnam, Tharman (fwd.)
942			_cB _2ddc