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Sport and nation building in Singapore since 1959
Author
Peh, Kian Chye
Supervisor
McNeill, Michael C.
Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the rationale and underlying principles behind the development of sport as a means of nation building in Singapore since 1959, using functional theory and logical interpretations. The dissertation is concerned with explaining the major factors for the development of sport in the country. Most of the local policies in sport in the early days performed functionalistic roles in providing healthy life, maintaining economic productivity and facilitating social unity among the people; all of which are rudimentary to nation building. Since the 1990s, due to the country's better economy and affluence, greater resources have been committed to elite competitive sport.
The PAP government having effectively fulfilled their leadership duties during periods of instability, played a crucial and dominant role in heading the development of sport in line with the overall national development plan. In summary, the dissertation shall explain and illustrate the rationale behind major sport policies and reasons for its development as well as the significant role Singapore sport has played in nation building.
The PAP government having effectively fulfilled their leadership duties during periods of instability, played a crucial and dominant role in heading the development of sport in line with the overall national development plan. In summary, the dissertation shall explain and illustrate the rationale behind major sport policies and reasons for its development as well as the significant role Singapore sport has played in nation building.
Date Issued
2002
Call Number
GV706.34 Peh
Date Submitted
2002