Technology and entrepôt colonialism in Singapore, 1819-1940 /

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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.
Temas:
Technology > Economic aspects > Singapore > History.
Technology > Social aspects > Singapore > History.
Entrepôt trade > Singapore > History.
Technology transfer > Singapore > History.
Technology transfer > Great Britain > History.
Technologie > Aspect économique > Singapour > Histoire.
Transfert de technologie > Singapour > Histoire.
Transfert de technologie > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire.
Economic history
Entrepôt trade
Technology > Economic aspects
Technology > Social aspects
Technology transfer
Singapore > Economic conditions.
Great Britain
Singapore
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Table of Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Notes on Currency; Introduction; 1. Technology and the British Empire; 2. Pioneers of Change: Entrepreneurs and Engineers; 3. Maritime Technology and Development of the Port; 4. Introducing Technological Systems; 5. Sanitation and Public Health; 6. Agriculture and Colonial Science; 7. Food and Singapore Cold Storage; 8. Politics of Imperial Education; 9. Technology Transfer and Limited Industrial Growth; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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