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The appeal of Speaking Of Children: The Singapore Children's Society Collected Lectures in 8 words: Historical insights on childhood in Singapore.

This book is a treasure trove of historical insights and personal anecdotes about childhood in Singapore. It goes beyond just the academic perspective by including salient questions from the audience and the speakers' replies. If you're curious about how childhood in Singapore has transformed over the years, this book is a must-read.

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Speaking Of Children: The Singapore Children's Society Collected Lectures

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ISBN: 9789814699273
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM205.32 MYR
Publisher: Wspc
Date of Publication: 2015-12-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology
Related Topics: Education, Social Issues, History
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"The Singapore Children's Society is a blue chip Voluntary Welfare Organisation. It has served the changing needs of our children for many decades. I commend the Society for publishing the texts of its annual lectures, which are thoughtful and of enduring value." Professor Tommy Koh Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs "A remarkable collection of essays, that enrich our understanding of the pivotal place of children and families in our society, and that range from the scholarly to the personal - reflecting the past, chronicling the present and pointing to the future." Dr Kanwaljit Soin Former Nominated Member of Parliament "The voices of children are heard through these lectures from various perspectives. The insights from the lectures and from the stories add to our history of what growing up was and is like, and they will continue to be enriching in the years ahead." Ms Ang Bee Lian Director of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social and Family Development The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers' replies.
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