Overview
The book represents a lot of archival work as well as field work and interviews. The introductory chapters provide an overview of the academic importance of studying place names (toponymics). In Singapore, there has been much controversy over place names due to the introduction of Hanyu Pinyin names. Singapore street names are also complicated by the fact that the names represent colonial (western), Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arab names. On top of that, many street and place names are also referred to by various ethnic groups in a colloquial manner which is quite different from the official name. For example, lower Serangoon Road is often referred to as 'Tekka' by local population. This book will help to ensure that developers could name various buildings and other developments in a historically appropriate and culturally relevant manner. Besides its educational importance, this book will be of great relevance to all Singaporeans who would be interested to know the history and background of the street names they live in. This second edition features the addition of new and various updates based on feedback from readers of the first edition, and also includes a new preface by the authors. READERSHIP: Historians, archivists, geographers, academics and those interested in the culture and history of Singapore.
Full Product Details
Author: Victor R. Savage ,
Brenda S. A. Yeoh
Publisher: Times Academic Press,Singapore
Imprint: Times Academic Press,Singapore
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Weight: 0.721kg
ISBN: 9789812103642
ISBN 10: 9812103643
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 01 April 2004
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Author Information
Victor R Savage is the Head of the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore. He is also the Director of the Editorial Board of the Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, and board member of the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and Chairperson, Green Volunteers Network, Singapore Environment Council. He is also President of the Fulbright Association, Singapore, and President of the Commonwealth Geographical Bureau (CGB). Brenda S. A. Yeoh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore. She also heads the Asian MetaCentre for Population and Sustainable Development Analysis funded by the Wellcome Trust. She is Book Review Editor for the Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography and a member of the International Advisory.
