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Where am I? Where Will I be? What Singapore can teach anthropology about global place imaginaries

Dastoor, Freya Yasmin Mainprize LU (2024) SANM15 20241
Social Anthropology
Abstract
In an era defined by finite resources and increasing global interconnectivity, the strategic management of place is crucial for sustaining human life and ensuring a viable future. This paper explores the critical role of global imaginaries (collective understandings shaped by global networks) in shaping the identity and function of place in Singapore. Placemaking, the process by which spaces are transformed into culturally and socially meaningful places, has gained traction in contemporary anthropological research. However, the strategic dimensions of placemaking – the ways in which placemaking can be leveraged to obtain global power and influence – warrants further exploration. This study examines the intersection of city and wilderness... (More)
In an era defined by finite resources and increasing global interconnectivity, the strategic management of place is crucial for sustaining human life and ensuring a viable future. This paper explores the critical role of global imaginaries (collective understandings shaped by global networks) in shaping the identity and function of place in Singapore. Placemaking, the process by which spaces are transformed into culturally and socially meaningful places, has gained traction in contemporary anthropological research. However, the strategic dimensions of placemaking – the ways in which placemaking can be leveraged to obtain global power and influence – warrants further exploration. This study examines the intersection of city and wilderness imaginaries, highlighting their influence on strategic placemaking practices in Singapore and investigating how the city navigates the tension between urban development and environmental conservation. Through semi-structured interviews with local and international inhabitants, this research provides insights into how strategic placemaking can mediate the boundaries between urban and natural spaces. The findings suggest that successfully integrating wilderness and city imaginaries is essential for creating sustainable and inclusive future environments. (Less)
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Dastoor, Freya Yasmin Mainprize LU
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organization
course
SANM15 20241
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Singapore, Global City, Global imaginaries, Wilderness, Placemaking, Social Anthropology
language
English
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9173873
date added to LUP
2024-09-06 11:23:39
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2024-09-06 11:23:39
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  abstract     = {{In an era defined by finite resources and increasing global interconnectivity, the strategic management of place is crucial for sustaining human life and ensuring a viable future. This paper explores the critical role of global imaginaries (collective understandings shaped by global networks) in shaping the identity and function of place in Singapore. Placemaking, the process by which spaces are transformed into culturally and socially meaningful places, has gained traction in contemporary anthropological research. However, the strategic dimensions of placemaking – the ways in which placemaking can be leveraged to obtain global power and influence – warrants further exploration. This study examines the intersection of city and wilderness imaginaries, highlighting their influence on strategic placemaking practices in Singapore and investigating how the city navigates the tension between urban development and environmental conservation. Through semi-structured interviews with local and international inhabitants, this research provides insights into how strategic placemaking can mediate the boundaries between urban and natural spaces. The findings suggest that successfully integrating wilderness and city imaginaries is essential for creating sustainable and inclusive future environments.}},
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  title        = {{Where am I? Where Will I be? What Singapore can teach anthropology about global place imaginaries}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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