The flogging of Singapore : the Michael Fay affair / Asad Latif
Digitised Book 3.22.166.101 (0)
1994
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his internationally publicized caning. Was Fay the victim of a culturally alien system? Or was he being turned into a national symbol by a media culture responding to Americas position in a fast-changing world? Asad examines the backdrop of Singapore-US relations and compares the affair with two previous tests of Singapore's diplomacy. Ultimately, the significance of the episode lies in what it means for Singapore's handling of its relations with powerful countries. This book gives the reader a clear perspective of the geopolitical realities with which small states like Singapore must contend.
Additional Details
- Creators
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- Asad Latif
- Subject
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- Criminal justice, Administration of--Singapore--Public opinion
- Crime in mass media
- Singapore--Foreign relations--United States
- Publisher
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- Times Books International, 1994
- National Library Board Singapore, 1994
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, 104 p.
- Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgements --Preface -- 1. Public thoughts -- 2. The media war -- 3. Official responses -- 4. Bilateral bonds -- 5. Two marines and a diplomat -- 6. Conclusion -- Epilogue.
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.