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Publications
SDP Reports SDP’s Singapore Land Transport Report (1994) SDP’s Economic Report (1995) First World...for Whom? SDP’s Report on Labour and Poverty (2004)
Books by Chee Soon Juan
The
Power of Courage: Effecting political change through Non-violence
In
this brief but clearly written book Dr. Chee has outlined the
methods of non-violent civil disobedience, or the moral
imperative of breaking unjust laws to bring about social uplift,
as was advocated by some of the greatest practitioners of
nonviolence, MK Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Using examples
from the histories of different civil movements for social
change, and giving specific examples from contemporary Singapore,
he reveals how the current government of Singapore pursues the
selective use of legislation, which instead of promoting the rule
of law, entrenches the current People’s Action Party
regime’s ‘rule by law’. Read this book and pass
it on, the democratic revolution has begun!
Your
Future, My Faith, Our Freedom: An democratic blueprint for
Singapore Like all good fairy tales, the Singapore Story as narrated by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) needs to be read with a generous measure of make-believe and fantasy. Touted as the 'Boston of the East', 'Intelligent Island', and a hub for everything from the liberal arts to the life sciences, Singapore is held up as the model for developing countries, especially autocratic ones. Singaporeans continue to be told that they can ride into a secure and prosperous future only if they stick with the PAP rule. You Future, My Faith, Our Freedom scoops away the public-relations puff and examine the goings-on behind the facade. It finds a startling and disturbing reality. Questions about the sustainability of a system that exploits rather than inspires, subjugates rather than serves are beginning to surface. The economy, social security system, distribution of wealth, and society in general are staring to creak under the weight of four decades of authoritarian rule. Why has Singapore's economy become so shaky? Why is the CPF system in such a mess? Is the problem of income disparity more serious than the PAP lets on? The book analyzes these questions and argues that without democratic reform, Singapore is headed for an increasingly troubled future. It calls for Singaporeans to heed the unmistakable signs of a weary and waning system, and makes vital proposals for an alternative, democratic one. It is essential reading not only for Singaporeans, but also for those who seek to understand better the Singapore system. Fairy tales also make good bedtime stories. Unfortunately, this is not a time for Singaporeans to become somnolent.
To
Be Free: Stories from Asia’s struggle against
oppression To Be Free tells the stories of some of Asia’s most significant activists in the fight for freedom. Each account explores the corruption of power and how governments can prey on their citizens. Many of these stories are disturbing, exposing in graphic detail the indignities and injustices which prevail throughout Asia. Despite the unremitting bleakness, human courage shines through in this book. Each protagonist overcomes challenges, some by succeeding in spite of government oppression. In particular, this book refutes the idea that “Asian values” limits human rights. Rather, these stories show how that the fight against oppression is universal. As the Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party, Chee Soon Juan has himself been persecuted by the Singapore government. This book is, then, a testament to the author’s own fight against oppression.
Singapore,
My Home Too Singapore is my home and a home is what one decides it should be – lpace, space and how things are arranged. It is not a place where one lives in fear. I do not quarrel with efficiency nor with organization that provides the greatest good for the most number of people. But I do question that there is only one way to achieve this. The PAP does not have a monopoly of what’s best for Singapore. Only Singaporeans have. Singaporeans need alternatives, choices and the chance to shape their destiny. They do not want to have this dictated to them by a group of know-alls. This book relates how the PAP has depoliticised an entire generation of Singaporeans, dispels the myth that the ruling party has all the answers and calls on Singaporeans to reclaim our home. It is a book written by me for you and me.
Dare to Change: An alternative vision for Singapore 1996 (Out of print) “Dare
To Change is no more than a rehash of some fashionable
Western liberal ideas, welfare programmes. The are ideas which
have already failed in Western societies, and Chee Soon Juan
packaged them together, calls it a book.” “Sugar-coated
and nice-sounding alternatives.” “He
may call his compilation a book, but the contents are stale.” This alternative is, in its essence, a belief that Singaporeans are an educated and intelligent people, able to make the right decisions for our nation, our families and ourselves. It calls for a more open and human society where people participate in and are deeply involved with the nation’s interests and goals. Only when we become truly involved can we say that we have become a nation. This contrasts with the PAP who believes that they, and only they, know what is best for Singaporeans. This alternative vision is, I believe, the ‘second wind’ that will help Singaporeans run beyond The Next Lap.
Effective
Parenting for the Asian Family Effective Parenting for the Asian Family is one of the few books that provides information about raising children in Asia. As Asia races towards the twenty-first century, technology and the information age are reshaping thoughts and behaviour towards bringing up children. The way children are taught in class, the games they play, the experience they go through with their parents and peers, and even the erate of their physical growth have all undergone change. Full of practical advice, and written by two experts on child development, Effective Parenting will guide you as a parent on how to:
Effective Parenting for the Asian Family combines the best from Western and Asia child-rearing practices necessary for you to raise, educate and nurture your children in today's competitive environment. The techniques and examples described in this book will help you bring out the best in your child.
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