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Lee Kuan Yew - The Beliefs Behind The Man

by Michael D. Barr
Lee Kuan Yew - The Beliefs Behind The Man - Thryft
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Insightful deep dive into Singapore's founding father.

If you're intrigued by transformative leaders, this book on Lee Kuan Yew is a must-read. Michael D. Barr takes you beyond the public persona, into the personal journey that shaped one of Asia's most influential figures. Understanding Lee's complex legacy could give you a nuanced perspective on leadership and nation-building.

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.

Lee Kuan Yew - The Beliefs Behind The Man

by Michael D. Barr
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ISBN: 9789834431303
Authors: Michael D. Barr
Publisher: Talisman Publishing
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Related Topics: Biography, Politics, Biography, Political Science, Society
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, is a figure whose international stature far exceeds that of the tiny island over which he ruled for thirty years. Lee is the principal architect of Singapore's political stability and its economic success and is often credited with being the leader of economic development throughout Asia. Yet the continuing interest in the man several years after his retirement from the prime ministership derives mainly from his contributions on the greater world stage. Lee was a leading figure in the recent revival Confucianism throughout the Chinese world and was the principle architect of the 'Asian values' campaign of the 1990s. In this role he has been at the forefront of both practical and theoretical efforts to reconcile undemocratic, illiberal elitism with the requirements of a prosperous capitalist economy operating in the global economy. Lee presents an ostensibly 'Asian' argument, but his essential message is global.
 

Insightful deep dive into Singapore's founding father.

If you're intrigued by transformative leaders, this book on Lee Kuan Yew is a must-read. Michael D. Barr takes you beyond the public persona, into the personal journey that shaped one of Asia's most influential figures. Understanding Lee's complex legacy could give you a nuanced perspective on leadership and nation-building.

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.