“The George Hicks Collection at the National Library, Singapore, comprises about 6,900 books and materials donated between 2008 and 2015 by Mr George Lyndon Hicks. The Collection focuses on four main subject areas – Southeast Asia, China, Japan and overseas Chinese – spanning the disciplines of history, sociology, economics, political science and anthropology. The body of works in the Collection reveals Mr Hicks’ profound interest in Asia and his scholarly pursuits over the decades. This volume, written and compiled by Eunice Low, presents an annotated bibliography of selected works from the Collection and highlights significant titles. Also included are an overview of the life and career of Mr Hicks, a list of his authored and edited works, as well as essays introducing the chapters”—Back cover.
- Title
- The George Hicks Collection at the National Library, Singapore : an annotated bibliography of selected works : Southeast Asia, China, Japan, overseas Chinese
- Creator
- Low, Eunice
- Subject
- Singapore. National Library Board. George Hicks Collection--Catalogs
Southeast Asia--Bibliography--Catalogs
China--Bibliography--Catalogs
Japan--Bibliography--Catalogs
Chinese--Foreign countries--Bibliography--Catalogs
Heritage and Culture
- Publisher
- National Library Board Singapore, 2016
- Contributor
- National Library Board Singapore
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, 21416 KB, 209 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.)
- Table of Contents
- Foreword by Elaine Ng
Foreword by Garry Rodan — Preface
The legacy of George Hicks. About George Hicks ; Donations and contributions ; Authored and edited works
The George Hicks collection. Southeast Asia. Country studies ; Economic history ; Expeditions and embassies
China — Japan
Overseas Chinese
Index.
All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2016
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