A Moment of Anguish: Singapore in Malaysia and the Politics of Disengagement

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Summary: Insightful, informative, authoritative, recommended reading.
Review: In A Moment Of Anguish: Singapore In Malaysia And The Politics Of Disagreement, Albert Lau captures the dramatic events of 1963 to 1965 which lead to the historic separation of Singapore from Malaysia. Based on research material drawn from archives in Singapore, Britain, Australia, and the United States, A Moment Of Anguish goes beyond previous studies to unravel the hidden story behind this traumatic and controversial episode in Singapore's modern history. Unpublished sources have been drawn together to recreate key events which bring out the tensions, conflicts, and personalities of the period. Engaging, informative, authoritative, and "reader friendly", A Moment Of Anguish is highly recommended for students of Malaysian and Singapore history, Asian and Pacific Rim international studies, and American foreign policy involvement in Singapore.