{"product_id":"9789814675581","title":"50 Years of Singapore-Europe Relations: Celebrating Singapore's Connections with Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs Singapore enters its 50th year of independence, it is a good time to reflect on its past as well as look to the future. \u003ci\u003e50 Years of Singapore-Europe Relations: Celebrating Singapore's Connections with Europe\u003c\/i\u003e is one such contribution to the wide collection of books commemorating Singapore's 50th birthday. The essays and articles in this edited volume capture historical moments, reveal the heartfelt wishes and thoughtful comments of Europeans who have made Singapore their home, chronicle some of the long-standing partnerships and ponder the future challenges of Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique book contains a wide range of essays and articles reflecting on the strong connections that Singapore enjoys with Europe, not only at the official level, but also through the contributions that Europeans and European companies have made — and continue to make — which enrich Singaporean society. These essays provide a kaleidoscope of views on Singapore — they explore how close ties and partnerships are forged between nations, how businesses see Singapore as a trustworthy partner and place to invest and establish roots, and, at a more personal level, the articles also present different perspectives on the strengths, and at times, the weaknesses of Singapore as viewed through the eyes of Europeans who live and work in Singapore and consider it as their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn commemorating Singapore's 50th birthday, this book will add to the understanding of the richness and diversity of Singapore society, and help readers appreciate and reflect on how openness and connectivity have contributed to the success of Singapore in its first 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: Celebrating Singapore's Connections with Europe — 50 Years and More \u003ci\u003e(Yeo Lay Hwee)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnections and Reflections — Multi-dimensional Facets of Singapore-Europe Relations:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore and Europe: 50 Years of Relations \u003ci\u003e(K Shanmugam)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurope's Contributions to Singapore's Contemporary Culture \u003ci\u003e(Michael Pulch)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflectiing on Singapore's Contributions to Europe \u003ci\u003e(Yeo Lay Hwee)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1965 and 2015, Europe and Singapore: Some Changes and Constants in a Cultural Geography Perspective \u003ci\u003e(Barnard Turner)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebunking Some \"Euromyths\" — Understanding the European Union (EU) and Its Connections to Singapore \u003ci\u003e(Loke Hoe Yeong)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM): A Bridge between East and West \u003ci\u003e(Goh Chok Tong)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore and the Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) \u003ci\u003e(Tommy Koh and Peggy Kek)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore, Germany and the European Union — Political Dialogue for Closer Cooperation and Mutual Understanding \u003ci\u003e(Wilhelm Hofmeister)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnduring Bilateral Ties:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgians in Singapore: Helping to Write the City-State's (Hi)story \u003ci\u003e(Gerard Cockx)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mermaid and the Merlion — 50 Years with Denmark and Singapore \u003ci\u003e(Written by Mathilde Moyell Juul (commissioned by Royal Danish Embassy)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserving the Excellent Connection between Finland and Singapore through the Young Generation \u003ci\u003e(Tuukka Väisänen)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and Scientific Cooperation between Italy and Singapore \u003ci\u003e(Contribution from the Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore and Luxembourg: Small Partners, Big Visions! \u003ci\u003e(Contribution from the Luxembourg Embassy)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore and the Netherlands: Building the Future Together \u003ci\u003e(Katrijn de Ronde, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish People in Singapore: The Foundation of Strong Singapore-Poland Relations \u003ci\u003e(Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz and Katarzyna Kryczka)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore and Slovakia — Friendly Countries with a Strong Story \u003ci\u003e(Michal Slivovič)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Commerce and Industry to Education and Science:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Central Europe to Singapore: Bata and Bat'a \u003ci\u003e(Tomáš Smetánka)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Palm Oil to Consumer Goods' Giant \u003ci\u003e(Benjamin Felix van Roij)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJebsen\u0026amp;Jessen (SEA) — A Singapore Story with European Roots \u003ci\u003e(Benjamin Felix van Roij)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiemens in Singapore — Building Partnerships \u003ci\u003e(Contribution from Siemens and Excel Marco)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience and Research Collaboration between Singapore and Europe \u003ci\u003e(Bertil Andersson and Tony Mayer)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering the Future: Academic Excellence between Germany and Singapore \u003ci\u003e(Contribution from TUM Asia (Technische Universität München Asia)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish Connections — Ireland's Intrepid Educationalists in Singapore \u003ci\u003e(Rosemary Lim)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNUS' Connections with Europe: Our Students' Experience with European Partners \u003ci\u003e(Anne Pakir)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople Matter(s):\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrother Joseph McNally: Son of Ballintubber, Ireland and Singapore \u003ci\u003e(Molly Hennigan and Cheryl Julia Lee)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr Albert Winsemius: A Dutchman among Singapore's Pioneers \u003ci\u003e(Benjamin Felix van Roij)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Polish Professor Who \"Maps our Brains\" — Prof Dr Wieslaw L Nowiński \u003ci\u003e(Charles Chia)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt and Science in Singapore in the Last 15 Years — A Personal Journey and Reflection \u003ci\u003e(Isabelle Desjeux)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeppe De Vito — The Italian Restaurateur \u003ci\u003e(Charles Chia)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Croatia to Singapore: Marko Kraljević's Journey \u003ci\u003e(Dexter Lee)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReadership:\u003c\/b\u003e General readers who are interested in looking back at the varied dimensions and aspects of ties between Singapore and Europe over the years; students of political science, international relations and European Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains a great variety of contributions, with reader-friendly texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides insights into and an overview of long-established Singapore-based companies with European roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains accessible insights into diplomatic and inter-regional relations, including ASEM\/ASEF by ESM Goh Chok Tong and Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a range of readers, from the inquisitive general reader to the specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimely publication to coincide with and celebrate Singapore's 50th anniversary of independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143881277680,"sku":"9789814675581","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789814675581_p0.jpg?v=1763691389","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789814675581","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}