Richly descriptive of the archipelago's topography, climate, and oceanography, along with its tectonic and geological history, this book also profiles many of Philippines' protected areas--landscapes and seascapes designed to staunch the ...
Bernardo M. Villegas, one of the most prominent economists of the country, wrote Strategies for Crisis (Manila, 1983) and Readings on Philippine Economic Development (Manila, 1981). See also Walden F. Bello, Development Debacle: The ...
CHANDLER , R. F. , Jr. ( 1979 ) Rice in the Tropics . ... CLAD , J. ( 1988a ) ' The Fragile Forests : Church Pastoral Letter Protests Against Despoliation ' , Far Eastern Economic Review , 25 February , p . 19 .
This book is an ideal primer on an enormously diverse country that has been and will likely remain a key site in world affairs.
A contemporary description of customs, ideas, strengths, and problems of the Philippines.
The Philippines: People, Poverty, and Politics
The Philippines: Fire on the Rim
This Element explores how in the Philippines a 'whiggish' narrative of democracy and good governance triumphing over dictatorship and kleptocracy after the 'people power' uprising against Ferdinand E. Marcos in 1986 was upended by strongman ...
A unique, revealing look at the history and contemporary culture of the Philippine Islands and their multicultural and foreign-influenced facets. Interest in the Philippines has grown substantially over recent years.
The Philippines: Violations of the Laws of War by Both Sides
A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
A unified nation with a single people, the Philippines is also a highly fragmented, plural society. Divided between uplander and lowlander, rich and poor, Christian and Muslim, between those of...
This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries such as the Philippines and the major development issues they face.
Co-authored by a Filipina who has worked in the Philippines travel industry for over 15 years and a world traveler, this book covers all you need to know to visit the Philippines.