Squatters into citizens
Kah Seng Loh
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Squatters into citizens
by Kah Seng Loh
Published
2013
Publisher
Asian Studies Association of Australia in association with NUS Press and NIAS Press
Pages
315
ISBN-13
9789971696450
Description
The crowded, bustling, 'squatter' kampongs so familiar across Southeast Asia have long since disappeared from Singapore, leaving no visible trace of their historical influence on the social life in the city-state. Fifty years have passed since the great fire at Bukit Ho Swee destroyed the kampong, left 16,000 people homeless, gave rise to a national emergency and led to the first big public housing project, a seminal event in the making of modern Singapore. Loh Kah Seng grew up in one-room rental flats in the HDB estate built after the fire. Drawing on oral history interviews, official records and media reports, he describes daily life in squatter communities and how people coped with the hazard posed by fires. His examination of the catastrophic events of 25 May 1961 and the steps taken by the new government of the People's Action Party in response to the disaster show the immediate consequences of the fire and how relocation to public housing changed people's lives. Through a narrative that is both vivid and subtle, the book explores the nature of memory and probes beneath the hard surfaces of modern Singapore to understand the everyday life of the people who live in the city.
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How many pages are in Squatters into citizens?
This edition of Squatters into citizens has approximately 315 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Squatters into citizens?
For most readers, Squatters into citizens typically takes between 6h 34m and 4h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Squatters into citizens?
The estimated word count for Squatters into citizens is approximately 78,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Squatters into citizens?
Squatters into citizens was written by Kah Seng Loh.
When was Squatters into citizens published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.