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Chinese Epigraphy in Singapore, 1819-1911
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Kenneth Dean (Author) Hue Guan Thye (Author)
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The history of Singapore's Chinese community is carved in stone and wood: in the epigraphic record of 62 Chinese temples, native-place associations, clan and guild halls, from 1819 to 1911. These materials include temple plaques, couplets, stone inscriptions, stone and bronze censers, and other inscribed objects found in these institutions. They provide first-hand historical information on the aspirations and contributions of the early generation of Chinese settlers in Singapore. Early inscriptions reveal the centrality of these institutions to Chinese life in Singapore, while later inscriptions show the many ways that these institutions have evolved over the years.
Many have become deeply engaged in social welfare projects, while others have also become centers of transnational networks. These materials, available in Chinese and in English translation, open a window into the world of Chinese communities in Singapore. These cultural artifacts can also be appreciated for their exceptional artistic value. They are a central part of the heritage of Singapore. 1300 colour and black and white illustrations
About the Author
Kenneth Dean is Professor at the Asia Research Institute and Head of the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore.Hue Guan Thye is a Research Fellow in the Max Planck Institute for Religious and Ethnic Diversity and an Adjunct Lecturer in the Division of Chinese at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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- Contributor: Kenneth Dean
- Imprint: NUS Press
- ISBN13: 9789971698713
- Number of Pages: 1456
- Packaged Dimensions: 210x297mm
- Packaged Weight: 5386
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: NUS Press
- Release Date: 2017-04-30
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: Kenneth Dean is Professor at the Asia Research Institute and Head of the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore.Hue Guan Thye is a Research Fellow in the Max Planck Institute for Religious and Ethnic Diversity and an Adjunct Lecturer in the Division of Chinese at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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