Yew, Lee Kuan.
From Third World to First the singapore story 1965-2000 Lee Kuan Yew. - New York: HarperCollins, 2000. - 752 p. ; 24 cm.
Hardcover.
Lee Kuan Yew is one of the most influential leaders in Asia. In this illuminating account, Lee writes frankly about his disapproving approach to political opponents and his often unorthodox views on human rights, democracy, and inherited intelligence, aiming always âto be correct, not politically correct.â? Since itâs independence in 1965, tiny Singapore â once a poor and decrepit colony â has risen to become a rich and thriving Asian metropolis. From Third World to First is a fascinating and insightful account of Singaporeâs survival from a history of oppressive colonialism, the Second World War and major poverty and disorder. Lee also uses previously unpublished official government reports and papers to explain how he led a tiny country into becoming a prosperous and secure modern society, amid the constant hostility of world politics. Today Singapore boasts not only to have the busiest port of trade, best airport with the worldâs number one airline, but also the worldâs fourth-highest per capita real income? An Island hailed as the city of the future, Singaporeâs miraculous history is dramatically recounted by the man who not only lived through it all but fearlessly forged ahead and brought about most of the changes. Lee highlights is relationships with his political peers from Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan to George Bush and poetry-spouting Jiang Zemin. Also a father of three Lee writes warmly of his family life. From Third World to First offers readers a compelling glimpse not only into the heart but also the mind of an incredibly influential man who is impossible to ignore in Asian and international politics.
0060197765 $35.00 9780060197766
Singapore - Economic conditions.
Singapore - History - 1965-1990.
Singapore - Social conditions.
Business / Economics / Finance.
Asia.
Asia - Southeast Asia.
Biography & Autobiography / General.
Business & Economics / Economics / General.
Business & Economics / General.
Economics - General.
Exports & Imports.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / General.
Economic Conditions.
20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000.
Asian history.
Biography: general.
Development economics.
Economic systems & structures.
Political structure & processes.
Contemporary Politics - Asia.
Economic Development.
Business & Economics.
Business/Economics.
1965-1990.
History.
Singapore.
Social conditions.
Biography: Historical, Political & Military.
HD 75 / .Y49 2000
959.5705
From Third World to First the singapore story 1965-2000 Lee Kuan Yew. - New York: HarperCollins, 2000. - 752 p. ; 24 cm.
Hardcover.
Lee Kuan Yew is one of the most influential leaders in Asia. In this illuminating account, Lee writes frankly about his disapproving approach to political opponents and his often unorthodox views on human rights, democracy, and inherited intelligence, aiming always âto be correct, not politically correct.â? Since itâs independence in 1965, tiny Singapore â once a poor and decrepit colony â has risen to become a rich and thriving Asian metropolis. From Third World to First is a fascinating and insightful account of Singaporeâs survival from a history of oppressive colonialism, the Second World War and major poverty and disorder. Lee also uses previously unpublished official government reports and papers to explain how he led a tiny country into becoming a prosperous and secure modern society, amid the constant hostility of world politics. Today Singapore boasts not only to have the busiest port of trade, best airport with the worldâs number one airline, but also the worldâs fourth-highest per capita real income? An Island hailed as the city of the future, Singaporeâs miraculous history is dramatically recounted by the man who not only lived through it all but fearlessly forged ahead and brought about most of the changes. Lee highlights is relationships with his political peers from Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan to George Bush and poetry-spouting Jiang Zemin. Also a father of three Lee writes warmly of his family life. From Third World to First offers readers a compelling glimpse not only into the heart but also the mind of an incredibly influential man who is impossible to ignore in Asian and international politics.
0060197765 $35.00 9780060197766
Singapore - Economic conditions.
Singapore - History - 1965-1990.
Singapore - Social conditions.
Business / Economics / Finance.
Asia.
Asia - Southeast Asia.
Biography & Autobiography / General.
Business & Economics / Economics / General.
Business & Economics / General.
Economics - General.
Exports & Imports.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / General.
Economic Conditions.
20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000.
Asian history.
Biography: general.
Development economics.
Economic systems & structures.
Political structure & processes.
Contemporary Politics - Asia.
Economic Development.
Business & Economics.
Business/Economics.
1965-1990.
History.
Singapore.
Social conditions.
Biography: Historical, Political & Military.
HD 75 / .Y49 2000
959.5705