Singapore. Industrialization and migration
Description
A hub of trade for centuries, Singapore is now an economic powerhouse. This program explores factors that have enabled Singapore to thrive, including its location, its high-tech labor force, and its wide variety of cultural groups and nationalities. Interviews with the deputy manager of the nation's port, conversations with citizens from a spectrum of ethnic backgrounds, and colorful displays of traditional Malay dance and dress reflect Singapore's balance of indigenous and immigrant influences.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Cultural geography (235)
- Social ecology (250)
- Economic geography (159)
- Human ecology (350)
- International economic relations (341)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2002
Database
Films on Demand
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