Understanding Singapore Society

This book provides a compact collection of essays that convey a sense of what sociological studies of Singapore society are and have been about. There are a total of 28 articles, arranged into eight sections covering the main sub-fields in Sociology; an overview essay introducing the volume and discussing the focus and the rationale for the selection of the essays; and commentary for each section, highlighting the main themes and arguments. Collectively, the essays in the volume paint a comprehensive portrait of the evolving Singapore society through an examination of its fundamental social structure, social divisions, institutions, and policies relating to social, economic, and developmental processes. The book is geared to a wide audience, including general readers, students, and researchers, and offers insights into Singapore's social fabric and sociological analysis.