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How structural and administrative changes have influenced the political process, since 1959.

As the author sees it, notwithstanding the pecularities of its domestic political environment, it is arguable that Singapore is the only country in Southeast Asia to have practised uninterrupted and competitive elections from the time of internal self-government in 1959 to present. He traces the historical evolution of democracy in Singapore, including recent structural and administrative changes which have had impacts on the political process. (DÜI-Sen)

Older persons are often portrayed as social and financial burdens because pensions, health and social care have to withstand increasing old age dependency ratios. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the experience of ageing in Singapore, examining key issues such as health, work, housing, family ties and care giving

Winston Churchill described the loss of Singapore as the greatest disaster ever to befall British arms. Louis Allen analyzes the remote political causes of the Japanese campaign, gives an account of the events of the campaign, and then attempts to apportion responsibility for the defeat.