The Making of Modern Chinese Medicine in Singapore: Actions and Interactions of the State and Professional Organizations (1867-2013)

This book explores the profound transformations of Chinese medicine in Singapore, brought about by Chinese immigrants and shaped by the historical and socio-political contexts of the British colonial era, Japanese occupation, and postcolonial nation-building. It delves into the unique processes and features of modernization, institutionalization, and localization of Chinese medicine in Singapore, focusing on the actions and interactions of two pivotal actors: the state across different periods, representing the influences of colonial powers and postcolonial impacts, and Chinese medicine professional organizations, reflecting the characteristics of the immigrant community. By situating the making of modern Chinese medicine in Singapore within broader discussions on colonial medical history and overseas Chinese studies, this book contributes to the understanding of East Asian modernization, the discourse of multiple modernities, and the dynamics of transnational Chinese networks.