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The Prospect of Elsewhere: Engaging the Future through Aspirations in Asia

Tim BunnellDepartment of Geography, National University of SingaporeView further author information
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Jamie GillenDepartment of Geography, National University of SingaporeView further author information
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Elaine Lynn-Ee HoDepartment of Geography, National University of SingaporeView further author information
Pages 35-51 | Received 01 Sep 2016, Accepted 01 May 2017, Published online: 12 Jul 2017

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