The Makers and Keepers of Singapore History

Tangent Special Issue, 6 (2), 2007, edited by Loh Kah Seng
Synopsis
In this special issue of Tangent, the twelve contributors will examine an oft untold side of history. What follow are our reflections on ongoing or recently-completed research into Singapore’s history after World War Two. We write of our engagements with the “makers” and “keepers” of… »

Tibet’s Recent Histories

by Ang Cher Kiat

From fiery exchanges on internet forums to commentaries in international dailies on the outburst of pro-Tibet protests around the world, most often than not, the word “history” is thrown around putatively from both side.[i] A notable example came from a recent Jakarta Post editorial stating that “any student of history cannot but… »

A Preliminary Sketch on Time, Logic and the practice of History

by Ismail Fajrie Alatas
The concept of time constantly astounds me as a student. In addition, my training as a historian, the so-called guardian of the past, also deals directly with the notion of time. In this short paper, I will present some preliminary sketches in regards to the epistemology of time and its connection to… »