National Service In Singapore
Author | : Shu Huang Ho |
Publisher | : World Scientific Publishing |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2018-11-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789813149236 |
ISBN-13 | : 981314923X |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book National Service In Singapore written by Shu Huang Ho and published by World Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Service (NS) is one of Singapore's foundational public policies. First implemented by the British in 1954, amended in 1967 to provide a means to defend a fledgling independent nation, and codified into its present form in 1970, NS is a key pillar of Singapore's defence. Its significance, however, goes beyond defence. With over 1 million male Singapore citizens and permanent residents having served NS, and consequently involving many more — family members, friends, employers and colleagues — in different ways, NS is deeply woven into Singapore's political and social fabric. This volume brings together a range of scholarly perspectives on NS which explore its past, present and future in four sections: The history of NS, NS in practice, debates on NS and an international perspective. Comprising chapters by individuals from varied backgrounds, National Service in Singapore offers a broad account of one of Singapore's oldest public policies.