Wang Gungwu ist ein herausragender Gelehrter, der sich mit der chinesischen Diaspora befasst. Er hinterfragt den Begriff 'Diaspora' für chinesische Migrationen und betrachtet ihn als ungenau und als Nährboden für Ängste vor einer 'chinesischen Bedrohung'. Seine Arbeit beleuchtet die komplexen historischen Muster dieser Wanderungsbewegungen und ihre globalen Auswirkungen. Wang Gungwu bietet eine entscheidende, kritische Perspektive zum Verständnis chinesischer Gemeinschaften im Ausland.
The book features a collection of four lectures by Professor Wang Gungwu, focusing on Singapore's policy studies, delivered between November 2022 and March 2023. It includes insights from the lectures along with engaging question-and-answer segments with the audience, providing a deeper understanding of the topics discussed. This edited compilation showcases Professor Wang's expertise and contributions to the discourse on Singaporean policies.
Wang Gungwu has held positions in universities around the world. This second volume of his memoirs, written with his wife Margaret, is a fascinating reflection on identity and belonging, and on the ability of the individual to find a place amidst the historical currents that have shaped Asia and the world.
Professor Wang Gungwu is the Institute of Policy Studies' 12th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book is an edited collection of his four IPS-Nathan Lectures, delivered from November 2022 to March 2023, and includes highlights of his question-and-answer segments with our audience.The Southeast Asian region is home to a set of diverse local cultures and distinct local identities. In this lecture series, Professor Wang looks at how great civilisations came into contact with our region and shaped its local identities and cultures. Being at the centre of Southeast Asia, Singapore's national identity and development have also been moulded by great ancient civilisations, namely the Indic, Sinic and Islamic. Later on, the idea of modernity brought about by Christian European civilisation greatly impacted our region. Understanding the history of Singapore from this perspective will give us insight to how the country's modern identity is being shaped and enable us to better understand our region's place in the modern world order.The IPS-Nathan Lecture series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore, named after Singapore's sixth and longest-serving president. It seeks to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest for Singapore.