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Communitarian Ideology and Democracy: Beng-Huat Chua

by Chua Beng Huat
RM143.18 MYR
Communitarian Ideology and Democracy: Beng-Huat Chua
Communitarian Ideology and Democracy: Beng-Huat Chua

Examines Singapore's unique anti-liberal democracy model.

If you're intrigued by Singapore's remarkable but often unexplored political landscape, this book provides an enlightening departure from typical polarized perspectives. Chua Beng-Huat delivers a balanced critique, examining the nation's shift away from Western democratic ideals to craft its distinct form of communitarian governance. This isn't just a political commentary; it's a deep dive into the socio-cultural engineering that underpins Singapore's success, making it a compelling read for students of international politics and cultural studies alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Communitarian Ideology and Democracy: Beng-Huat Chua

by Chua Beng Huat
RM143.18 MYR
ISBN: 9780415120548
Authors: Chua Beng Huat
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 1995-06-22
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, History, Sociology
Related Topics: Political Science, Sociology, Government, Theory, Politics, History, Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

The economic success of Singapore has established the country as a model for other nations. Yet until now the ideas behind this accomplishment have not been critically examined. Communitarian Ideology and Democracy in Singapore fills this gap. The book outlines the policies the ruling party has adopted over the past three decades. It charts the government's move away from Western concepts towards the evolution of 'Asian democracy'. The author analyses this anti-liberal democracy and the government's motives for repackaging cultural heritage into a national ideology of Asian communitarianism. This book avoids the polarization that has tended to characterise texts on Asian governments. It neither concentrates on a history of authoritarian repression nor unequivocally praises the regime but critically examines its political success. As such it provides a new and balanced account to the student of Singapore politics.
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Examines Singapore's unique anti-liberal democracy model.

If you're intrigued by Singapore's remarkable but often unexplored political landscape, this book provides an enlightening departure from typical polarized perspectives. Chua Beng-Huat delivers a balanced critique, examining the nation's shift away from Western democratic ideals to craft its distinct form of communitarian governance. This isn't just a political commentary; it's a deep dive into the socio-cultural engineering that underpins Singapore's success, making it a compelling read for students of international politics and cultural studies alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.