Perspectives on Marital Dissolution Divorce Biographies in Singapore
This book presents a sociological account on marital dissolution that engages and extends theorisations on individualisation and the contemporary organisation of personal relationships to discuss how the experience of divorce might not be all debilitating
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Sharon Ee Ling Quah
Perspectives on Marital Dissolution Divorce Biographies in Singapore
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Sharon Ee Ling Quah National University of Singapore, Asia Research Institute Singapore Singapore
ISBN 978-981-287-464-1 ISBN 978-981-287-465-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-465-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015934845 Springer Singapore Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Singapore is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Acknowledgements
I am most thankful to my divorced respondents from Singapore for participating in this project, sharing openly and honestly about their divorce experiences despite having to recollect and talk about difficult issues and emotions associated with the divorce, being enthusiastic about contributing to the cause and research, and inspiring me with their strength and humility. This book was written during my research fellowship with Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore. I am grateful for the resources provided by ARI where the book could be completed. I must thank colleagues at ARI— Professor Jean Yeung for her tremendous support and encouragement, and Dr Michelle Miller for being a wonderful cheerleader and faithful friend. My heartfelt appreciation also extends to Associate Professor Catriona Elder for arranging my visiting fellowship at Department of Sociology, The University of Sydney where I spent some time writing this book. I thank her for being a generous and kind mentor and friend. Special thanks to Professor Michael Gilding and Emeritus Professor Graham Allan for their invaluable and highly constructive comments on this book. A very important person whom I am most grateful and indebted to is Dr Shawna Tang, my trustworthy companion. Words cannot sufficiently express my deep gratitude and appreciation of the years she has listened patiently to
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