A History of the People's Action Party, 1985-2021.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jayakumar, Shashi.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People's Action Party (Singapore).

People's Action Party (Singapore)--History.

Politics and government.

Singapore.

Singapore--Politics and government.

Genre:

History.

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (796 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : NUS Press, 2022.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The People's Action Party (or PAP) of Singapore is among the longest-ruling democratically-elected political parties in the world, in power continuously since Singapore gained self-rule in 1959. Such longevity is the hallmark of an institution that is itself dynamic and responsive. But remarkably, the story of the party as an institution has not received the sustained study it deserves, from historians or political scientists. This narrative history of the PAP follows the decisions made by party leaders as they have sought to respond to the changing demands and expectations of the Singapore el.

Contents:

Half title page

Full title page

Imprint page

Contents

Acknowledgements

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Appendix One

Appendix Two

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Jayakumar, Shashi A History of the People's Action Party, 1985-2021

ISBN:

9789813251670

OCLC:

1308393064