Evolution of a Revolution: Forty Years of the Singapore Constitution [Paperback]

This book presents a timely assessment of the impact of history, politics and economics in shaping the Singapore Constitution, going beyond the descriptive narrative, the authors will cast a critical eye over the developments of the last 40 years.

Introduction: Time for a Revolution  1. The Passage of a Generation: Revisiting the Report of the 1966 Constitutional Commission  2. State and Institution Building through the Singapore Constitution 1965-2005  3. Constitutional Jurisprudence: Beyond Supreme Law  A Law Higher Still?  4. Comparative Law and Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore: Insights from Constitutional Theory  5. Constitutional Supremacy: Still a Little Dicey  6. Protecting Rights  7. The Protection of Minorities and the Constitution: A Judicious Balance  8. Constitutionalism and Subversion  An Exploration  9. Writing the Constitution: 40 Years of Singapore Constitutional Scholarship  10. In Search of the Singapore Constitution: Retrospect and Prospect

This book presents a timely assessment of the impact of history, politics and economics in shaping the Singapore Constitution and is the first collaborative effort by a group of Singapore constitutional law scholars. Going beyond the descriptive narrative, the authors cast a critical eye over the developments of the last forty years by situating them in the larger tapestry of Singapores historical, political and economic development.

Dr. Li-ann Thio is Professor of Law at the National University of Singapore where she teaches public international law, constitutional law and human rights law. She is a Nominated Member of Parliament (11^th Session).

Dr. Kevin Y.L. Tan is Director ofl³V