Bishop (English and American studies) and his colleagues at the National University of Singapore introduce a collection of 14 articles interpreting the architectural spaces of Singapore, by applying alternative ways of conceptualizing urban space as it intersects with ideology and the ghosts of history. In focusing on urban sites in a city that is a model of postcolonalism and global urbanism, the multidisciplinary contributors explore themes including national self-identity, pluralism, and the influence of global popular culture on its built environments. B&w illustrations include a map of Singapore as a Southeast Asian hub, and photos of the city's new and renovated buildings. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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