History of the life sciences, history of biomedicine, postcolonial history, east asian history, sts, medical anthropology, postcolonial feminism, bioethics, public humanities. The book touches on the recent growth of constitutional cases in singapore. Join us tomorrow to hear professor onur ulas ince give a talk about his new book, colonial capitalism and the dilemmas of liberalism. Founded in 1905 as the straits settlements and federated malay states government medical school, nus is the oldest higher education institution in singapore. Nus inside nus nus national university of singapore. Thum historical sketch of the settlement of singapore john bastin. History major courses seven at least two history courses at intermediate levels or 3000level or courses outside of the history major at the intermediate level that have been approved by the students faculty supervisor. Lee kuan yews the singapore story is a good choice, albeit through his eyes, it is also an advantage as you get to look at the history of singapore from the eyes of someone who shaped singapore. In 2018, the inaugural nus singapore history prize was awarded to renowned archaeologist professor john miksic of the nus department of southeast asian studies, for his book singapore and the silk. Introduction lee kong chian natural history museum. Study of the development of lee kuan yews political thought. Main libguides at national university of singapore.
Nus digital libraries prewar japanese publications on. Stepbystep solutions to all your us history homework questions slader. The database is a compilation of all the speeches, interviews and press conference presentations delivered by lee kuan yew during the four decades from 19501990. The referendum is overseen by a returning officer a staff member or external expert who makes sure that they are fair, transparent and successful. When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific. Nov 22, 2019 the launch of professor tan tai yongs nus department of history new book, the idea of singapore. Yale nus college is a liberal arts college in singapore.
A brief history nus has a proud heritage of making students lives better. Us history textbooks free homework help and answers. Chua beng huat is provost chair professor in the department of sociology, national university of singapore. Nus opens singapore history prize to global nomination of. See the nus news coverage of our book launch at singapores national library.
We offer the most extensive college degree courses in singapore. May 22, 2019 a digital library of primary sources in american social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. This book explains the evolution of this communitarian ideology, with focus on three. Early english books online is a webbased ebook database providing scanned microfilm images of over 125,000 early english publications in the areas of english literature, linguistics, history, religion,music, arts, physical science and womens studies, published from 1475 to 1700 listed in. From its genesis as raffles college from 1929 and after a series of transformations through various subsequent university mergers, the department has continued to grow in strength. The nus press ecommerce site is hosted by shopify inc. The school was renamed king edward vii medical school in 19 and was the first institution of higher learning in singapore. It contains books and journal volumes with 19th century imprints. Our campaigning work has resulted in many positive changes within higher and further education, improving the lives of thousands of students. Vision the lee kong chian natural history museum strives to be a leader in southeast asian biodiversity in research, education and outreach. During world war ii, the marihuana tax act of 1937 was lifted briefly to allow for hemp fiber production to create ropes for the u. The launch of professor tan tai yongs nus department of history new book, the idea of singapore. The history of the modern state of singapore dates back to its founding in the early nineteenth century, but evidence suggests that a significant trading settlement existed in the island of singapore in the 14th century. He entered the service of the government of singapore in 1961, and rose to the rank of permanent secretary in 1972.
It is the work of several authors active in the hemp world, including kenyon gibson. It is consistently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world and the top 5 universities. The website is updated daily and visitors can view the previous days history as well as whatever documents, pictures, or outside information is available for each historical event. Welcome to the department of history, national university of singapore. It gained recognition and rose in status to become the king edward vii college of medicine in 1921. After 1890, the collection increased not only through donations but also through the active collecting efforts of. Krasuang watthanatham, is a thai government body responsible for the oversight of culture, religion, and art in thailand. The american history section of the library of congress is separated by time period or subject and offers an indepth look at the history of the united states.
Thum framing singapores history karl hack mary turnbulls history textbook for the singapore nation kevin blackburn the limitations of monolingual history p. It is consistently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world and the top 3 universities in the asiapacific. Nus engineering brochure all you need to know about our nus engineering programmes engineering programmes brochure all you need to know about individual engineering programmes recentlyretired programme brochure the undergraduate global engineering programme has been revamped with enhanced benefits as the new escholars. Smallness unconstrained world scientific, 2019, on 8 november 2019 was featured in the straits times. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Apr, 2015 the first book that documents the story of the zoological collection, which forms the core of the new lee kong chian natural history museum at nus, will soon hit bookstores across singapore. Our site contains thousands of individual pages covering all aspects of u. Mr hofman was the world bank country director for china 20142019, the country. The authors introduce key forces and major developments that together form the american experience, with particular.
A digital library of primary sources in american social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. Associate professor zubair amin, from the nus yong loo lin school of medicine, together with other medical staff from the national university health system nuhs, volunteered to be deployed to singapore dormitories on weekends to provide medical support for migrant workers amid the covid19 situation. His dissertation studied the role of international law in constructing the structures of imperial control over hashemite iraq and its rich oil resources, while recounting the struggles of. B uilders are still wandering in and out of 275 grays inn road, the nuss sleek new offices in central london. Before joining nus, he has been working with the world bank for 27 years, 22 of which in asia, and 12 of which on china. Yalenus is the first institution outside new haven, connecticut, that yale university has developed in its 300year history, making yale the first american. Hes a bit of an adrenaline junkie and should really write a book about his adventures. In the early days of the raffles museum, the collection comprised largely of contributions from members of the public. Pay a quick visit to the nus coop after a lecture or during lunch to check out our wide range of books that come with special discounts for all members. Hemp for victory is also the title of a book about hemp, published 2006 in london by whitaker press isbn 095499390x.
About the museum lee kong chian natural history museum. The roots of nus can be traced to the founding of the straits settlements and federated malay states government medical school in 1905. Best nonfiction american history books books about the history of the united states. Yalenus college is a liberal arts college in singapore. What are some good books about the history of singapore. This is a newly revised edition of the book that first appeared in 1977, and independent singapore does not appear until page 299.
Brief biodata victor kattan is a senior research fellow at the middle east institute and an associate fellow at the faculty of law at the national university of singapore nus where he teaches a course on the use of force in international law. Their key collections include government documents and oral history interviews. At the time, the kingdom of singapura was under the rule of parameswara, who killed the previous ruler before he was expelled by the majapahit or the siamese. The professorship, to be established by nus history, aims to strengthen the departments expertise in modern asian history, especially in subjects relating to the history of government, politics and the state. The 700 years of history presented in this book adds depth and layers to the evolving singapore story. We are one of the oldest and yet most vibrant departments in the national university of singapore.
Find the latest brochures, newsletters and annual reports below. Discover historical prices for nus stock on yahoo finance. The book details singapores evolution over the past continue reading. Subject areas covered include education, psychology, american history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. While most history books on singapore begin with the arrival of sir stamford raffles in 1819, this book seeks to fill the gaps of much of singapores pre1819 history. Hemp for victory is a blackandwhite united states government film made during world war ii and released in 1942, explaining the uses of hemp, encouraging farmers to grow as much as possible. Established in 2011 as a collaboration between yale university and the national university of singapore, it is the first liberal arts college in singapore and one of the few in asia. Biographies of generals, presidents, activists, etc. Dr ali hammoudi is a post doctoral fellow at the nus faculty of law. You can use the search feature at the top of the page, or browse one of the following topic headings. The film, as well as clips shown, was referenced to in an episode of 10 things you dont know about on marijuana and its history. Nus engineering brochure all you need to know about our nus engineering programmes engineering programmes brochure all you need to know about individual engineering programmes recentlyretired programme brochure the undergraduate global engineering programme has been revamped with enhanced benefits as the new. Theory and practice, edited by assistant professor dr jaclyn neo was launched at nus law on 26 july 2016.
Nus political science society is a student society in the national university of singapore. While the challenges and obstacles it has faced over the years have shifted momentously, the organisations core mission and values have remained very much the same. Historycovers the breadth of the chronological history of the united states and also provides the necessary depth to ensure the course is manageable for instructors and students alike. Mr bert hofman, a dutch national, is the director of the east asian institute at nus and professor of practice at the lee kuan yew school. Singapores fight for self government under david marshall, 19551956. A choice recommended title and a foreign affairs book of the year 2018 ebook available at. The book arose from a conference on constitutional interpretation held in 2015. Nurture public interest in biodiversity and associated environmental issues maintain and grow a natural heritage knowledge base that focuses on its huge collection of historical and research specimens. The further reading section in the back of the book is an excellent annotated bibliography that provides a wealth of material for those interested in individual aspects of singapores history. The story of singapores natural history museum narrates an intriguing tale of the biological collections struggle and change spanning more than a century.
Nicholas parrillo professor of law and history nicholas. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most courses. The history major has two required courses, the historians craft and the history of history. Ho geer how managed nus overseas college silicon valley from october 2009 to august 2011 and returned to nus in july 2016, after a short work stint in china. Each year approximately 5,000 undergraduates enroll in a slate of about 50 modules. This book contains malays politics and government, social condition and public finance. Nus university of singapore is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. The ncpo wanted a new history book covering the past 400 years to foster national reconciliation. It is the oldest special library whose origin can be traced back to 1905 when the straits and federated malay states government medical school was set up for a history of the medical library, see the july 1995 pg. View daily, weekly or monthly format back to when nu skin enterprises, inc. Our history since 1922, nus has worked tirelessly on behalf of students and students unions. This year the returning officer is the national union of students nus and the deputy returning officer is laura pike, at manchester su. Publications nus engineering national university of.
The department offers training at undergraduate and graduate levels. A05790 registered before 2015 e0246810 registered from 2015 onwards. He obtained his phd from osgoode hall law school of york university in toronto, canada. The book constitutional interpretation in singapore. History major courses seven at least two history courses at intermediate levels or 3000level or courses outside of the history major at the intermediate level that.
Colonial capitalism and the dilemmas of liberalism. The division of culture was established in 1938 under the department of fine arts. The majority of the zoological specimens in the lkcnhm originate from southeast asia, some dating back to 1840. The first book that documents the story of the zoological collection, which forms the core of the new lee kong chian natural history museum at nus, will soon hit bookstores across singapore. High school courses for students, teachers, homeschoolers, and history lovers. Jan 01, 2009 the further reading section in the back of the book is an excellent annotated bibliography that provides a wealth of material for those interested in individual aspects of singapores history. Legal history selfdetermination human rights use of force arabisraeli dispute. The national university of singapore nus is a public research university in singapore.
He graduated from the imperial college of science and technology in 1956. Aug 05, 2015 lee kuan yews the singapore story is a good choice, albeit through his eyes, it is also an advantage as you get to look at the history of singapore from the eyes of someone who shaped singapore. Publications nus engineering national university of singapore. And he is quite a good writer too, so it is an inte.
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