Beyond Rituals and Riots: Ethnic Pluralism and Social Cohesion in Singapore - Softcover

Lai, Ah Eng

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812102728 ISBN 13: 9789812102720

Publisher: Times Academic Press,Singapore, 2004

Synopsis

How do the complexities of ethnic pluralism in Singapore affect social cohesion? The 12 contributions presented by the editor (a research fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, Singapore) explore that question with an eye to policy implications. The legal, institutional and political history of ethnic relations is examined before papers turn to more focused analysis of the impacts of ethnic pluralism in educational and social service settings. Eastern Universities Press is an imprint of Times Media Private Ltd., distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

Synopsis

This book, based on the Institute of Policy Studies' Ethnic Relations Project, aims to understand the current state and complexity of ethnic pluralism in Singapore, and to identify key trends and issues in various areas impacting ethnic pluralism and social cohesion. It also seeks to promote professional and public dialogue on important issues based on research findings and recommendations. In line with its aims, the book is problem- and policy-driven with a focus on policy implications and where policy meets culture, and each chapter concludes with general or specific policy recommendations towards improving ethnic relations and social cohesion. All the articles are based on empirical and scholarly research, employing multidisciplinary perspectives and a range of methodologies, and cover political history, legal-structural institutions, state policies, education, social services, media culture and community.

About the Author

Lai Ah Eng (PhD) is currently Research Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. She received training in economics at University Sains Malaysia, development studies at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex and anthropology at Cambridge University. She has worked in various research capacities at the Consumers' Association of Penang, Housing and Development Board (Singapore), the National Archives of Singapore, Institute of South-east Asian Studies (Singapore), and tutored at the Departments of Sociology and Social Work, National University of Singapore. Her research areas cover issues of ethnicity, family, gender, community and social change. She has published a prize-winning monograph on ethnic relations in Singapore and articles on ethnic, gender and family issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Times Academic Press,Singapore
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812102728
• ISBN 13: 9789812102720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 370