Politics and Governance in Singapore [2nd ed.]
Bilveer Singh
Singapore: McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), 2011
ISBN: 9780071081108

This revised and updated edition aims to make the book relevant and useful for the changing times as Singapore's politics evolves, matures and moves ahead. The rise of new issues, especially relating to housing, 'foreign talent' and migration are covered as are those relating to political change in the PAP and the Opposition. How Singapore's politics will look ahead in the coming years, especially in the context of changes to the composition of the Parliament, announced in May 2009, expanding the number of seats for the Opposition, will also be discussed. Is the ruling party preparing for the rise of more Opposition in Parliament or is this a measure to contain it, is something worth analyzing.

Politics and Governance in Singapore is written in response to the dearth of a comprehensive and succinct summary of the ins and outs of Singapore's politics. With the increasing importance of Singapore studies in national education, this book is an invaluable read for the specialist, student and any interested member of the Singapore public. Couched in layman's language, the book also gives an outsider an easy grasp of Singapore's politics, and is a convenient tool to examine the past, present and future of Singapore.