Singapore Chronicles - Water

Straits Times Press

Regular price $14.95 SGD

Singapore Chronicles is a series launched in conjunction with the Institute of Policy Studies and Straits Times to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s Independence, This 50-volume series seeks to record, explain and offer insights into what makes Singapore, Singapore, by providing analysis as well as historical accounts on a variety of uniquely Singaporean topics.

'Singapore Chronicles - Water' traces the story of water in Singapore, which is more than a basic human necessity in Singapore. Its supply was a strategic collaboration between two British colonies and, later, formed the core of the two independent nations’ strategic relationship. Water is also a catalyst for a nation’s economic development, and lies at the heart of a city’s living environment. This book details the transformation of the water landscape made possible by judicious long-term planning alongside technology and policy innovation.

AUTHOR:   TAN Gee Paw

ISBN

9789814747301

Language

English

Binding

Softcover

Trim Size

196 mm x 129 mm

Extent

100 pages

Published Date (Month, Year)

December 2016

Weight

140 g