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The availability of drinking water was one of the key factors in the establishment of British imperial rule in Singapore in 1819. The early tales, records and accounts of this important element intersect with studies of the environment, modernisation, engineering, economics and immigration on an island in Southeast Asia. Through a discussion of these numerous intersections, this talk will ultimately discuss how water can influence our perspectives and approaches to Singaporean history.
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Timothy P. Barnard is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at NUS, where he specialises in the environmental and cultural history of the Straits of Melaka. He is the author of Nature’s Colony (2016) and Imperial Creatures (2019), books that place the stories flora and fauna in the histories of Singapore.
This event is open to all, including NUS staff/students and the public. Booking availability on a first-come-first-served basis.
For general enquiries, contact askalib@nus.edu.sg.
