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Lee Kuan Yew: The Beliefs Behind the Man (Not In A Series) - Hardcover

Barr, Michael D.

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9780878408160: Lee Kuan Yew: The Beliefs Behind the Man (Not In A Series)
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ISBN 10: 0878408169 ISBN 13: 9780878408160
Publisher: Georgetown University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister (from 1959 to1990), has been an international figure not only for establishing Singapore's political and economic stability but also for fostering economic development throughout Asia. He is particularly renowned as a principle architect of the 'Asian values' campaign of the 1990s, which sought to preserve the undemocratic traits of Asian culture while attending to the demands of a capitalist economy operating globally.

A critical examination of Lee's life, career, and ideas, this is the first book to analyze the origins and substance of Lee's political thought. Augmenting established primary sources with his own interviews and correspondence with Lee's old associates, Barr shows how Lee has been influenced by British and Chinese racism and elitism, western progressivism, and even the cultural evolutionism of Arnold Toynbee. This reassessment of Lee's achievements and worldview sheds new light on a key figure on the world stage.

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About the Author

Michael D. Barr teaches at Queensland University of Technology.

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Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0878408169
ISBN 13 
9780878408160
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
288
Rating
  • 4.14 out of 5 stars
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