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From Third World to First

The Singapore Story: 1965-2000

by Lee Kuan Yew · 2000 · 752 pages

Patrick Collison
Patrick Collison
Recommended by 1 elite

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Patrick Collison

About This Book

Lee Kuan Yew details Singapore's transformation from a resource-scarce British colony into a global economic power between 1965 and 2000. He recounts his administration's pragmatic strategies in defense, housing, and economic development while reflecting on his leadership philosophy.

Genres

Biography & MemoirHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

Anti CorruptionEconomic DevelopmentGeopoliticsGovernanceLeadershipMeritocracyNation Building

Book Details

Published

2000

Pages

752

Language

en

ISBN

9780060197766

Series

Part 2 of The Singapore Story

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