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Bibliography: Singapore Since 1965: Independence and Nation-Building - A rather comprehensive reading list of Singapore politics since its independence in 1965. Recommended for academic researchers.
landow.stg.brown.edu/post/singapore/resources/sgbibl7.html
Malaysia-Singapore: 1964 Racial Riots - An account of the racial riots that led to the separation of Singapore from Malaysia and thus its independence.
members.tripod.co.uk/Malaysia_Muddling/1964_Racial_Riots.html
Singapore Politics - Why did the chicken cross the road? - A good collection of the classic humour form when applied to the local political landscape.
www.singnet.com.sg/~jsbhappy/waste/chickencross_sgp.html
Singapore Politics in Late Colonial Era - An academic paper by Prof Yong of Flinders University of South Australia providing a detailed account of Singapore political history.
www.knowledgenet.com.sg/singapore/shf/e_journal/articles/colonial_era.htm
Singapore: The Air-Conditioned Nation; Essays on the Politics of Comfort and Control 1999-2000 - Commentaries on Singapore politics and contemporary issues by former journalist Cherian George compiled in one volume.
www.selectbooks.com.sg/titles/30998.htm
Suffer not in silence - Short article by Dr Catherine Lim published in Asia Magazine (Oct 1995). It examines the Asian notion of respect for authority and its potential for abuse.
www.singnet.com.sg/~kohsuhaw/drcatlim.htm