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Technology and entrepôt colonialism in Singapore, 1819-1940 /

How did imported technology contribute to the development of the colony of Singapore? Who were the main agents of change in this process? Was there extensive transfer and diffusion of Western science and technology into the port-city? How did the people respond to change? Examining areas such as shi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Goh, Chor Boon (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Singapore : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2013.
Colección:Modern economic history of Southeast Asia.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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