Becoming global Asia contemporary genres of postcolonial capitalism in Singapore
"Becoming Global Asia centers Singapore as a crucial site for comprehending the uneven effects of colonialism and capitalism. In the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Singapore initiated socioeconomic policies and branding campaigns to transform its reputation from a culturally sterile a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oakland
University of California Press
2023, 2023©2023
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| Collection: | JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Introduction : global Asia, a wayward postcolonialism
- The cultural history of Singapore literary anthologies
- Overseas Singaporeans and their uses : population aesthetics and territorial productions of Singapore's global Asia imaginary
- Coming-of-career narratives, postcolonial work ethic, and the promise of a new Nation
- The princess fantasy of Singapore : shorter histories and US decline in crazy rich Asians
- Conclusion