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

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 remarkab...

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Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Jayakumar, Shashi (Auteur)
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Singapore : NUS Press, [2022]
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Résumé: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.
Description matérielle:1 online resource
ISBN:9789813251670
9813251670