Description
| Product ID: | 9780804843355 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Singapore: World City |
| Authors: | Author: Kim Inglis |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | Travel and holiday guides, Travel & holiday guides, Singapore |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating In just a few decades, the tiny island of Singapore has transformed itself from an Asian backwater into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech and transportation. The fascinating story of how this small city-state with no hinterland, no natural resources and a small population has achieved success is told in this book. With stunning photographs and insightful commentary this travel pictorial and Singapore travel guide captures the dynamism of a remarkable Pacific nation. In just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech, transportation and many other fields. The fascinating story of how this tiny city-state which has no hinterland, no natural resources, and a relatively small population has achieved success is told in this book. Singapore''s history as a British colonial port, its dynamic multi-ethnic population, and its innovative governmental and social structures, are a part of the story. But there are others as well. How Singapore became a regional hub for finance, shipping and air travel, and now also for the arts, sport and leisure—are all showcased in dynamic detail, with over 300 full-color photographs to illustrate graphically how this small island functions like a well-tuned racing machine. Author Kim Inglis, a journalist, and long-time local resident, leads the reader on a series of explorations through Singapore''s most notable districts and neighborhoods, explaining the growth and importance, and showcasing what they have to offer the visitor. Included are many lesser-known corners of the island which very few visitors ever get to see! |
| Imprint Name: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-02-18 |
