Written by the man usually given credit for Singapore's transformation from a somewhat insignificant island to its new position as a key city-state in the region, this political memoir deals with political realities and reflects the authoritarian manner with which he took the reins of government.
Visionary? Authoritarian? Model for the West? Lee Kuan Yew, the long-time leader of Singapore, has been called all these things, and more. In these vivid memoirs, Lee takes a profoundly personal look back at the events that led to Singapore's independence and shaped its struggle for success. And, as always, he lets the chips fall where they may. ...
This reader is intended for the serious observer of Asian affairs. Essays are written by the likes of Paul Krugman, W.W. Rosrow, Steven Radelet, Robert A. Manning, Fareed Zakaria and Chalmers Johnson.
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