Modern Philippines [Hardcover]

Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2023

This comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, exploring this important island nation from a variety of perspectives.

The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers, is home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics, and possesses a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences. What are some important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines?

Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical Day in the Life.

This comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, exploring this important island nation from a variety of perspectives.Patricio N. Abinalesis professor at the School for Pacific and Asian Studies, the University of HawaiiManoa, USA.For students or others wishing to begin learning about the Philippines, this invaluable resource can be referenced again and again as interest in different areas arises. Choice

Series Foreword
Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1: Geography
Overview
Administrative Regions
Climate
Luzon
Mindanao
Natural Resources
Population
Provinces
The Sulu Archipelago
The Visayas

Chapter 2: History
Overview
Timeline
Communism
Extrajudicial Killings (EJK)
Marcos Dictatorship
Muslim Separatism: Update on BARMM
People Power Revolution

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