Notable Singapore Titles

World Scientific Literature Catch-Up [View Email In Browser]( | [Forward to a colleague]( [World Scientific Publishing Co.]( [WorldSci]( 20% Off | Use Code: JULY213 | Valid Until 01 August 2021 [My Father's Kampung]( [My Father's Kampung]( A History of Aukang and Punggol By: Shawn Seah Singapore Book Awards 2021 Best Non-Fiction Finalist "The lively interviews with prominent Teochews of the area and the apt photos and illustrations all add up to a comprehensive and intriguing tale. A third reason for recommending this book is that, while he focuses on the Teochew Catholics, he has included those who are Eurasians, Malays, Indians, Hokkien Peranakans, and others who made up the multi-ethnic composition of Aukang. The constituency is thus seen as a typical patchwork of the larger Singapore identity. Finally, he has cleverly linked the old Aukang, which comprised the fifth and sixth mile precincts, and Kangkar and Punggol, to the new, enormous developments that is now Sengkang and other districts. In this way, he has provided continuous engagement between the OLD that his father knew with the transformed, beyond-recognition — NEW." Robert Yeo Poet, playwright, and author of Routes 1940–75: A Singaporean Memoir [Free Chapter]( Recommended Titles [What's in the Name?]( [Free Chapter]( [What's in the Name?]( How the Streets and Villages in Singapore Got Their Names By: Yew Peng Ng "Through painstaking research into historical documents and past newspaper reports, the author has unearthed many original findings of the source of street names. The result is a fascinating account of how street names first came about and how they have changed with historical events and cultural trends. Never before has such a deeply-researched and thorough account of the history of street names in Singapore been published. This book should not be missed by anyone with an interest in how Singapore history has been captured in street names, and will be a valuable addition to reference collections on Singapore culture and history." Hong Hai Former Dean, Nanyang Business School, NTU and Former Singapore Member of Parliament [Food, Foodways and Foodscapes]( [Free Chapter]( [World Scientific Series on Singapore's 50 Years of Nation-Building]( [Food, Foodways and Foodscapes]( Culture, Community and Consumption in Post-Colonial Singapore Edited By: Lily Kong (Singapore Management University, Singapore) and Vineeta Sinha (NUS, Singapore) "This book is a multidisciplinary masterpiece and the intensely researched examination that the foodways and foodscapes of Singapore deserves. Comprehensive in its examination of changing food practices, this volume powerfully connects consumption, production, built environments, home kitchens, hawker centres, and the sensory experience of food. It is a must read for anyone interested in how a multidisciplinary analysis can enliven the study of food in diverse cities." Daniel Bender Canada Research Chair in Global Culture and Director Culinaria Research Centre University of Toronto "This is one of the most accessible and comprehensive book to chart Singapore's food history … It is an excellent starting point for anyone keen to understand the ways in which Singaporeans think about and enjoy, food." The Sunday Times, Singapore [Lion City Narratives]( [Shop Now]( [Lion City Narratives]( Singapore Through Western Eyes By: Victor R Savage (S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) "This is a remarkable book. Dr Victor Savage opens a field which will grow, drawing other scholars to follow. Its main elements were known, but much scattered. Tumasik/Singapura/Singapore's history goes back to the Indianised thalassic kingdoms of Sri Vijaya, Palembang, and the Malacca sultanate. This historic background apart, its special theme is in the Western colonisers' descriptions in over many chapters of what Raffles founded in 1819. Savage has brought these descriptions together, showing the fascinating full impact and value. To him, 'Tropical nature and the Oriental landscape were powerful frames that captured the Western mental pictures of Singapore — the settings within which were placed all other experiences of the place.' The richly varied lives of the colonised — native Malays, immigrant Chinese, and Indians — fascinated White resident colonisers and visitors including Kipling and Conrad. Their many writings intrigue. They were able to observe and occasionally participate in Singapore's bustling Asian life. They were not separated by walls. What we have starts with the Sejarah Melayu and ends with Dennis Bloodworth. We look forward to Dr Savage's concluding volume, on our Singapore." Edwin Thumboo Emeritus Professor, National University of Singapore [Sir Stamford Raffles and Some of His Friends and Contemporaries]( [Free Chapter]( [Sir Stamford Raffles and Some of His Friends and Contemporaries]( A Memoir of the Founder of Singapore By: John Bastin This book — written by Dr John Bastin, a leading authority on the study of Sir Stamford Raffles — offers an alternative biographical account of Raffles, as seen through his relationship with some of his closest friends and contemporaries. Examining Raffles and his social circle presents an original perspective of the man and of the colonial world in which he lived, and his correspondence with his friends and scientific colleagues reflects his attitude and opinions on a range of issues, including his desire to extend the benefits of education. The book is a highly original contribution to the study of Raffles in the bicentenary year of his founding of Singapore. Browse more New & Notable Titles on: [WORLD SCIENTIFIC SINGAPORE COLLECTION]( [World Scientific Publishing Co.]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( [Website]( Terms & Conditions An ordering guide can be found [here](. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. This promotion is available only to individuals purchasing directly from World Scientific's web site. It is not available to libraries and booksellers. Not available in India and SAARC countries. Promotion is valid while stocks last. 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