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In Singapore, multilingualism is the norm, and English (often the local variety) is widely acquired and used. This book examines the social and historical context of children's English in Singapore, and traces the development of four Singaporean children who have English as a native language. The implications for education and speech therapy are discussed.
This edited volume presents a comprehensive overview of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping across a wide range of vegetable crops and their global significance. It covers the fundamental principles of GWAS and QTL mapping, including the statistical tools and methodologies used, along with insights into genetic resources, STRUCTURE analysis, and the development of bi- and multiparent mapping populations. The book also explores identified QTLs, developed molecular markers, and candidate genes associated with economically important traits in vegetable crops. Vegetable crops play a crucial role in ensuring food and nutritional security for the growin...
Singapore is viewed as a model of an orderly, economically developing successful society on the Pacific Rim. Based on eight years of field work, the author analyzes how modernization effects an Asian society and which value conflicts prevail. The Singapore government's program to shape its version of a modern, yet Asian national identity is described in light of the dominant ideology. In addition, the values and beliefs of opposition movements are presented. The work explores the tensions between these ideological sets and the likely outcome of the complex, inconsistent processes currently underway.
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