{"product_id":"redefining-singapore-paperback","title":"(Re)Defining Singapore (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Re)Defining Singapore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e paints a portrait\nof the country through a collection of essays contributed by 26 notable voices.\nAn improbable nation that succeeded beyond anyone's imagination, Singapore is\nwidely recognised as an economic miracle. Yet, as its founders and pioneers\ngive way to technocrats in the digital age of AI, how much of the old is still\nrelevant? With younger Singaporeans considering themselves citizens of the\nworld, would they still be loyal and hold dear to the values that made their\nnation what it is?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThrough powerful stories told by personalities that have\ncontributed to Singapore's unique success, this book takes stock of its\nevolution and considers the way ahead. Thought-provoking analyses are mixed\nwith deeply personal, inspiring narratives around pillars such as politics,\neducation and culture. Together, they serve as a bridge between generations,\nencouraging readers to remember their roots and see nation-building not as a\ndone deal, but as an enduring, shared responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWoon Tai Ho\u003c\/b\u003e has been a media person most of his\ncareer. He is best known for starting the Asian-wide news channel, Channel\nNewsAsia in 1999. In the course of more than two decades, he launched news and\nentertainment channels across Asia, including MiTV and Channel K in Myanmar.\nTai Ho has produced and directed many current affairs programmes and\ndocumentaries, a number of which have won regional and international awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTai Ho wrote his first book, To Paint a Smile, in 2008, in\npart a response to a world that witnessed new and different financial crises\nand political developments. The genre-defying book weaved political, economic,\nand social events into the art and philosophy of Singapore's renowned artist,\nTan Swie Hian. The book's success launched his writing career. He has also been\ncommissioned to write for government agencies and international organisations.\nHis knowledge about countries around the world, especially Asia, and his love\nand insights about art and artists in the region make him a valued features\ncontributor on many media platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2013, Tai Ho wrote his first novel, Riot Green. Using his\ndeep knowledge of the art world, Tai Ho crafted a story around an art prodigy\nand created a compelling page-turner, true to the realities of the art\nlandscape as the narrative was to the wondrous colours of a canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44873910386895,"sku":"9789819824809","price":39.24,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_d7a52338-7d26-400c-9c67-310608be26af.jpg?v=1772080614","url":"https:\/\/popular.baby\/products\/redefining-singapore-paperback","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}