Description: Further DetailsTitle: Singapore Research Story, TheCondition: NewEAN: 9789814641258ISBN: 9789814641258Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte LtdFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 04/28/2016Description: Ever since Singapore became independent in 1965, its leaders have invested tremendous efforts and resources to develop its economy in order to create jobs for its people and to support national development. This book describes the challenging journey of Singapore in developing a knowledge-based economy driven by research and innovation and the roles played by research institutes, universities, research manpower and appropriate collaboration between research institutes and industry.The book traces the foundations of Singapore's research story from the time of its independence in 1965 to the present day. Through interviews with the key players and research into the records, the establishment of the key institutes and the roles of a global cast of researchers, scientists and engineers in setting up the R&D infrastructure are outlined. The impact of the concerted efforts to build up a credible and world-class research capability in Singapore over the last 25 years is discussed, as are the tremendous challenges faced by the key players in the drive to develop a knowledge-based economy and the ultimate goal of an innovation-driven economy.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: SGContributor: Chang Chieh Hang (Edited by), Raj Thampuran (Edited by), Teck Seng Low (Edited by)Genre: Science Nature & MathBook Series: World Scientific Series on Singapore's 50 Years of Nation-BuildingAuthor: Teck Seng LowRelease Year: 2016 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Singapore Research Story, The
Title: Singapore Research Story, The
EAN: 9789814641258
ISBN: 9789814641258
Release Date: 04/28/2016
Release Year: 2016
Country/Region of Manufacture: SG
Contributor: Teck Seng Low (Edited by)
Series: World Scientific Series on Singapore's 50 Years of Nation-Buildin
Publisher: World Industries Scientific Publishing Co Pte LTD
Topic: Economic Conditions, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Industrial Technology
Book Title: Singapore Research Story
Publication Year: 2016
Number of Pages: 230 Pages
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Author: Raj Thampuran, Seng Low Teck, Chang C. Hang
Format: Hardcover
