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.
Edition: First Edition, First Thus
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Gov't Printing Office
Date Published: 1961
Description: Near Fine in None as Issued jacket. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Illustrated boards/NF, w/PO name to upper front corner. DJ/None as Issued. The Battle for Merger is a series of 12 broadcasts given by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew over Radio Singapore between September 13th through October 9th, 1961 in which he argues for merger between Singapore and the Federation of Malaya. The 12 boardcasts are: 1, Merger & the Stakes Involved; 2, The Communist Challenge; 3, How the Communists Operate; 4, A Lesson ... read more
Binding: Hardcover, 7¾" x 5¼" (no jacket issued)
Publisher: Government Printing Office, Singapore
Date Published: 1961
Description: Original bookseller's label to front pastedown. Corners a little dumped. Book in VERY GOOD condition. 208 pages. Illustrated board covers, b&w photogragh as frontispiece (Lee Kuan Yew), 13 b&w photographs, one fold-out document (subject of hand-writing expert's appraissal), other pivotal documents appear as appendices, as does a statement by James Puthucheary. These twelve talks were written to clarify and explain the political situation in Singapore and the Federation of Malaya, and the ... read more
Description: Good. Very Good-no writing or marks in text-structural integrity is very good-edges of book show some rubbing-dust jacket shows moderate bumping to edges. read more
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