Author : Victor R. Savage
Release : 2022-10-15
Genre : Reference
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 230/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Singapore Street Names (4th edition): A Study of Toponymics by : Victor R. Savage

Download or read book Singapore Street Names (4th edition): A Study of Toponymics written by Victor R. Savage. This book was released on 2022-10-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Place names tell us much about a country — its history, its landscape, its people, its aspirations, its self-image, The study of place names called toponymics unlocks the stories that are in every street name and landmark. In Singapore, the existence of various races, cultures and languages, as well as its history of colonization, immigration and nationalism has given rise to a complex history of place names. But how did these places get their names? This revised and expanded 4th edition of the book incorporates additional information, from archival research as well as interviews that have come to light since the last edition. Also included are many new entries that have presented themselves as Singapore’s built environment undergoes redevelopment. Expanded by over 100 pages.