"The life of Singapore as an independent nation since 1965 has coincided with explosive growth, both of world trade and … the ocean, Singapore has grown remarkably rich. Constant and continuing comment in the media concerning Singapore … story of Singapore into a global maritime context, describing and analyzing how, despite many life-threatening crises …

This important overview explores the connections between Singapore's past with historical developments worldwide until … present day. The contributors analyse Singapore as a city-state seeking to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the … study of the global dimensions contributing to Singapore's growth. The book's global perspective demonstrates that many of …