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Joanne Leow, "Counter-Cartographies: Reading Singapore Otherwise" (Liverpool UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Exploring Space, Mapping, and Political Control in Singapore

The chapter delves into the author's journey in understanding space, maps, and political control through personal experiences in Singapore. It discusses the colonial legacy and post-colonial impact on space division and limitations on freedoms, like freedom of speech and assembly. The chapter also explores the political use of maps, state regulation of artistic expression, and the environmental implications of Singapore's infrastructure.

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