National Service and Nation Building in Singapore

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  • Kai Ostwald
چکیده

 Effective policy decisions about potential modifications to NS require a clear understanding of its effects. The nature of the program, however, presents problems for conventional approaches to program evaluation. This project uses innovative techniques to overcome these constraints and generate insights into the efficacy of NS. It finds strong evidence that NS has the potential to profoundly shape identity in a manner that can bridge social divisions.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013