ISBN 9789814266451
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Pub Date: Nov 2009
S$18.90 |
Page 2 Primer
Your Guide to Good English and Greater Knowledge
PAGE 2 PRIMER has some of the best commentaries in The Straits Times covering a wide range of issues, on politics, religion, the economic crisis, health and sports.
They are penned by a stellar international cast of writers including Nirmal Ghosh, Chua Mui Hoong, Jonathan Eyal, Lynn Lee, William Choong, Carolyn Hong, Ong Sor Fern, Hong Xinyi, Clarissa Oon, Lydia Lim, Carl Skadian, Ravi Velloor, Bertha Henson, Salma Khalik, Chua Chin Hon, Ching Cheong, Jessica Cheam, Ignatius Low, Rohit Brijnath and Rob Hughes. The commentaries are carefully selected for topics essential for ‘O’ and ‘A’ level students (see contents below).
Each commentary is followed by an important workplan that summarises the background to the issue, tests comprehension and vocabulary; builds knowledge of concepts and general knowledge; gives insider tips on solid writing skills, and hones the thinking capacity of students.
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Contents:
POLITICS: Indonesia: New polls, same old faces
Singapore: Ambiguous legacy of 1959
Thailand: Army remains arbiter of Thai democracy
Tests put end to the age of nuclear deterrence
Stop worrying, Obama, learn to love the Bomb
Malaysia: New president, old battles
Japan: Guilt, shame and Japan’s past
China: Xinjiang mars China’s traditional foreign ties
SOCIETY: Mind your netiquette
Religion’s gathering pace
AIMS: Green light and grey areas
Foreign workers: Workers are human, too
Baby bust: Blame the men
The art of the scoop
HEALTH: An open letter to Mr H1N1
Euthanasia law: Let’s take it slow and easy
Don’t let euthanasia kill living wills
Hota: Protect foreigners in payment for kidneys
ECONOMY: US economy: It’s the middle class, stupid
Success of the Chinese model
Property: Timing’s everything for upgraders
Singapore economy: Good start but quick recovery is uncertain
SPORTS: Paralympics: Triumph of the can-do spirit
New F1 title rules could leave Singapore fans cold
Beijing Olympics: The best Games. Ever
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