Encyclopedia of Singapore

The Encyclopedia of Singapore by Justin Corfield and Robin S. Corfield is the first encyclopedia to be published about Singapore. Written by two Australians who have family ties in Singapore, the aim of the Encyclopedia is to “serve as a reference book for anyone seeking to understand Singapore's history and culture” (p. v). The entries are arranged in alphabetical order with a short and select list of suggested readings after each entry. A select bibliography, a list of online resources, an index and an appendix (Singapore and US statistics, 2002‐2003) are included at the end. There is a list of...