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Author Vasagar, Jeevan, author.

Title Lion City : Singapore and the invention of modern Asia / Jeevan Vasagar.

Edition First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Publication Info. New York : Pegasus Books, 2022.
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 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  959.57 VAS    AVAILABLE
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Description 328 pages ; 24 cm
Summary "A compelling, illuminating and evocative history of Singapore--the world's most successful city-state...Lion City examines the different faces of Singaporean life -- from education and health to art, politics and demographic challenges -- and reveals how in just half a century, Lee forged a country with a buoyant economy and distinctive identity. It explores the darker side of how this was achieved too"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-315) and index.
Subject Singapore -- History.
Singapore -- Economic conditions.
ISBN 9781643139340 hc.
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