Bibliograph

The Philippines, a global studies handbook, Damon L. Woods

Type

Label

The Philippines, a global studies handbook, Damon L. Woods

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Philippines

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

63133411

Responsibility statement

Damon L. Woods

Series statement

Global studies. Asia

Sub title

a global studies handbook

Summary

A revealing look at the history and contemporary culture of the Philippine Islands and their multicultural and foreign-influenced facets. It is a locals-eye view that gets straight to the heart of the Filipino experience

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. Narrative section -- 1. History and geography -- Physical geography -- The people of the Philippines -- Ethnic minorities -- The Hispanized -- The Chinese -- Filipinos of the diaspora -- History -- The Southeast Asian context -- Pre-Spanish Philippines -- The Spanish period -- The friars -- Revolts -- Revolts in the seventeenth century -- Revolts in the eighteenth century -- Revolts in the nineteenth century -- The impact of the Spanish presence -- The road to revolution -- The American period -- The Japanese occupation -- Philippine independence -- Ferdinand E. Marcos -- The EDSA Revolution and a new beginning -- References -- 2. The Philippines' economy -- Pre-Spanish trade -- The Spanish era -- The nineteenth century -- The American period -- Post-war Philippines -- Martial law -- Post-martial law -- Numbers and the economy -- Tourism -- The future -- An example to consider -- References -- 3. Philippine institutions -- The Great Cultural Divide -- Religion -- The Roman Catholic Church -- The Philippine independent church -- Protestantism -- Iglesia Ni Cristo -- Islam -- Millenarian groups -- The government -- The military -- The educational system -- Manila -- References -- 4. Philippine society and contemporary issues -- The family -- Corruption -- Terrorism -- The diaspora -- The arts -- Literature -- Music -- Theater -- Film -- Visual arts -- References -- pt. 2. Reference section -- Key events in Philippine history -- Significant people, places, and events -- Language, food, etiquette, and customs -- Philippine-related organizations -- Annotated bibliography of recommended works

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor