State and religion: Buddhism and national building in Singapore

The article discusses the relationship between the state and religion in contemporary Singapore. It specifically examines the extent to which the state uses religion as exemplified by the use of Buddhism in pursuing its goal of nation-building. It is noted that, politically, religion has proved too...

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Auteur principal: Kuah, Khun-eng (Auteur)
Type de support: Imprimé Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: 1991
Dans: Pacific viewpoint
Année: 1991, Volume: 32, Numéro: 1, Pages: 24-42
Sujets non-standardisés:B État
B Singapur
B Buddhisme
B Construction nationale