Download or read book 50 Years of Social Issues in Singapore written by Mui Teng Yap and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The social context of Singapore is changing rapidly, and understanding how people think, feel and behave in various situations has become a key driver of effectiveness in addressing social issues. 50 Years of Social Issues in Singapore provides a comprehensive review and examination of various social issues at multiple levels of analysis including the individual, group and society. This invaluable book adopts a translational approach to social issues in Singapore by explicitly bridging intellectual and practical perspectives. Contributed by a distinguished team of authors, the chapters examine the critical ideas underlying public debates of social issues and their policy and practical implications"--