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language : en
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Release Date : 2011
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Singapore Street Names 4th Edition A Study Of Toponymics
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Author : Victor R. Savage
language : en
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Release Date : 2022-10-15
Singapore Street Names 4th Edition A Study Of Toponymics written by Victor R. Savage and has been published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-15 with Reference categories.
Place names tell us much about a country — its history, its landscape, its people, its aspirations, its self-image, The study of place names called toponymics unlocks the stories that are in every street name and landmark. In Singapore, the existence of various races, cultures and languages, as well as its history of colonization, immigration and nationalism has given rise to a complex history of place names. But how did these places get their names? This revised and expanded 4th edition of the book incorporates additional information, from archival research as well as interviews that have come to light since the last edition. Also included are many new entries that have presented themselves as Singapore’s built environment undergoes redevelopment. Expanded by over 100 pages.
What S In The Name How The Streets And Villages In Singapore Got Their Names
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Author : Ng Yew Peng
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2017-09-28
What S In The Name How The Streets And Villages In Singapore Got Their Names written by Ng Yew Peng and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-28 with History categories.
Since 1819, more than 6,200 place (street and village) names divided into more than 3,900 name groups were known in Singapore. Based on digitised historical newspapers, dated back to 1830, municipal records and Malay dictionaries, the origins, meanings and date of naming for many place names are uncovered. As part of Singapore history, place names known since 1936 are recorded in this book. Although place names are fairly static in nature, there have been more than 100 name changes. The naming trends transitioned from English to Malay and then back to English names. Discover that Toa Payoh was not named after a big swamp, Anderson Road was named before John Anderson, a former Governor, took up his job and many more new findings in this exciting book. This book is a complete listing of all place names since 1936, together with the most comprehensive annotations to date — a first in Singapore. It is also the only book of its kind that analyses naming trends. Information on the origins or date of naming was based on primary sources such as old maps, minutes of municipal meetings, Chinese books and digitised newspapers. Contents: A Study of Singapore Place Names: IntroductionNomenclature of Singapore Place NamesThe Contents of Singapore Place NamesPlace Names of Chinese OriginStandardisation of Chinese Place NamesEvolution of Place NamesConclusionSingapore Gazetteer Since 1936 and Annotations Readership: This book is meant for students as well as the general public interested in finding out the history behind Singapore's place names. Keywords: Singapore;Place Name;Road;Street;Village;Toponymics;StatisticReview: Key Features: This is the most comprehensive book on the subject of toponymics using data from digitised newspapers dated back to 1830 that were unavailable in the pastUse of information from Chinese sources, of which no English books on the same subject has been attempted beforeAnalysis of place names and naming trends based on four main racial groups have not been performed previously
Singapore Street Names
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Author : Victor R. Savage
language : en
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Release Date : 2013
Singapore Street Names written by Victor R. Savage and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Singapore categories.
On A Street In Singapore
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Author : James Suresh
language : en
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Release Date : 2010
On A Street In Singapore written by James Suresh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Singaporean wit and humor, Pictorial categories.
Toponymics
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Author : Victor R. Savage
language : en
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Academic
Release Date : 2003
Toponymics written by Victor R. Savage and has been published by Marshall Cavendish Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
This book represents archival work as well as field work and interviews. The introductory chapters provide an overview of the academic importance of studying place names (toponymics). In Singapore, there has been much controversy over place names due to the introduction of Hanyu Pinyin names. Singapore street names are also complicated by the fact that the names represent colonial, Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arab names. On top of that, many street and place names are also referred to by various ethnic groups in a colloquial manner which is quite different from the official name. This book will help developers to be able to name various buildings and other developments in a historically appropriate and culturally relevant manner. It will also be of interest to those who would like to know the history and background of Singaporean street names.
Street Names Of Singapore
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Author : Peter K. G. Dunlop
language : en
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Release Date : 2000
Street Names Of Singapore written by Peter K. G. Dunlop and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Singapore categories.
The Singapore Story Memoirs Of Lee Kuan Yew
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Author : Lee Kuan Yew
language : en
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Release Date : 2012-09-15
The Singapore Story Memoirs Of Lee Kuan Yew written by Lee Kuan Yew and has been published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-15 with Political Science categories.
The Singapore Story is the first volume of the memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, the man who planted the island state of Singapore firmly on the map of the world. It was first published in 1999. In intimate detail, Lee recounts the battles against colonialists, communists and communalists that led to Singapore’s independence. With consummate political skill, he countered adversaries, sometimes enlisting their help, at others opposing them, in the single-minded pursuit of Singapore’s interests. We read how he led striking unionists against the colonial government, how over tea and golf he fostered ties with key players in Britain and Malaya, of secret midnight meetings in badly lit rooms, drinking warm Anchor beer with a communist underground leader, of his purposeful forging of an alliance with communists to gain the support of the Chinese-educated masses. Readers will find inspiration in his tenacity as he fought for the people’s hearts and minds against first the communists and later the communalists – in parliament, on the streets and through the media. Drawing on unpublished Cabinet papers, archives in Singapore, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the United States, as well as personal correspondence, he gives us a vivid picture of how others viewed him: determined (“Lee will bluff, bully and blackmail up to the eleventh hour”), motivated (“Choo knew I sweated blood to master Hokkien”), ambitious (“He would think himself as legitimate as I was to be the leader of Malaya”), dangerous (“Crush Lee! Put him inside”). It is a sometimes controversial yet strangely consistent portrait of this Asian statesman. These experiences and his dealings with the political leaders were to shape his views and policies, which have had a major impact on Singapore and the region.
Streets Of Old Chinatown Singapore
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Author : Sumiko Tan
language : en
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Release Date : 1990
Streets Of Old Chinatown Singapore written by Sumiko Tan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Chinatown (Singapore) categories.