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Modern Philippines

Modern Philippines
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 422
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ISBN-10 : 9781440860058
ISBN-13 : 144086005X
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Book Synopsis Modern Philippines by : Patricio N. Abinales

Download or read book Modern Philippines written by Patricio N. Abinales and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-07-08 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for students, this comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, an important archipelago nation in Southeast Asia. The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers, home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics, with a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences. What are important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines today? This volume explores the geography, history, and society of this important island nation. 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" of students and adults in the country. A bibliography rounds out the work. Modern Philippines is a comprehensive volume on this leading Southeast Asia island nation.


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