Toponymics: A Study of Singapore Street Names (Geography & Environment Research) [Paperback]

Victor R. Savage (Author), Brenda S. A. Yeoh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9812102051 | ISBN-13: 978-9812102058 | Publication Date: July 2003

This book will help developers in how to name buildings in a historically appropriate and culturally relevant manner using the best practice of Singapore. In Singapore, there has been much controversy over place names due to the introduction of Hanyu Pinyin names. Singapore street names are also complicated by the fact that the names represent colonial (western), Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arab names. In addition, any street and place names are also referred to by various ethnic groups in a colloquial manner which is quite different from the official name. For example, lower Serangoon Road is often referred to as 'Tekka' by the local population. This book is well researched and contains much archive material, as well as the results of field work and interviews. The introductory chapter provides an overview of the academic importance of studying place names. As well as its educational importance, this book will be of great relevance to all Singaporeans who would be interested to know the history and background of the street names where they live.

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About the Author

Victor Savage, PhD is Associate Professor and Head, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore (NUS). Brenda Yeoh, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Geography, NUS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: Eastern Universities Press (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812102051
• ISBN-13: 978-9812102058
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,721,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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