The Constitution of Singapore by Kevin Yl Tan
This volume seeks to explain the nature and context of Singapore's constitutional innovations in the context of a pluralistic, multi-ethnic state obsessed with public order and security.
I thoroughly recommend this work to all those who would like to understand not only the Constitution itself, but the reasons behind its structure and the laws it supportsIt is ideal for foreigner and local alike. -- Cameron Ford * Singapore Legal Gazette *
...the text gives the reader an excellent starting point to contextualize their understanding of constitutional law in Singapore. -- Jaclyn L Neo * ICONnect Blog *
Hence, amongst the wealth of literature that has already been written on the subject, Tan’s The Constitution of Singapore manages to not only provide a novel introduction and a valuable overview but also point the way for readers – new and old – looking for ways to better understand the role of constitutionalism in the country. -- Benjamin Lawrence * Australian Journal of Asian Law *
Kevin Tan's The Constitution of Singapore: A Contextual Analysis gives a clear and easily digestible introduction to Singapore's constitutional system. It is highly recommended to anyone who wants a very readable and informative introduction to Singapore's constitutional system. * Singapore Journal of Legal Studies *
The book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the different constitutional system of various states. For those looking for such an introduction, they will find no better text. -- Michael Dowdle * Singapore Journal of Legal Studies *
...the text gives the reader an excellent starting point to contextualize their understanding of constitutional law in Singapore. -- Jaclyn L Neo * ICONnect Blog *
Hence, amongst the wealth of literature that has already been written on the subject, Tan’s The Constitution of Singapore manages to not only provide a novel introduction and a valuable overview but also point the way for readers – new and old – looking for ways to better understand the role of constitutionalism in the country. -- Benjamin Lawrence * Australian Journal of Asian Law *
Kevin Tan's The Constitution of Singapore: A Contextual Analysis gives a clear and easily digestible introduction to Singapore's constitutional system. It is highly recommended to anyone who wants a very readable and informative introduction to Singapore's constitutional system. * Singapore Journal of Legal Studies *
The book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the different constitutional system of various states. For those looking for such an introduction, they will find no better text. -- Michael Dowdle * Singapore Journal of Legal Studies *
Kevin YL Tan is a leading scholar of Singapore's constitution and has written and edited over 30 books on the law, politics and history of Singapore. He is currently Adjunct Professor at both the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore and the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849463966 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849463964 |
| Title | The Constitution of Singapore |
| Author | Kevin Yl Tan |
| Series | Constitutional Systems Of The World |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2015-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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