Description: Routledge Handbook of the Contemporary Philippines, Hardcover by Thompson, Mark R. (EDT); Batalla, Eric Vincent C. (EDT), ISBN 1138892343, ISBN-13 9781138892347, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US The Philippines is a fascinating example of a "poor country democracy" where issues of economic development and poverty, political participation and stability, as well as ethnicity and migration are crucial. The Routledge Handbook of the Contemporary Philippines provides a comprehensive overview of the current political, economic, social, and cultural issues of the country. The Handbook is divided into the following four sections concentrating on a different aspect of the Philippines: domestic politics; foreign relations; economics and social policy; cultures and movements. In terms of domestic politics, chapters discuss clientelism, bossism, dynasties, pork barrel and corruption as well as institutions - the presidency, congress, the judiciary, the civil service, political parties, and civilian-military relations. The Philippines is confronted with many overseas challenges, with the foreign relations section focused on the country’s relationship with China, Japan, and the USA as well as assessing the impact of the Filipino diaspora community around the world. Regarding economics and social policy, authors examine industrial policy, capital flight, microfinance, technocracy, economic nationalism, poverty, social welfare programs, and livelihoods. The final section on Philippine cultures and movements highlights issues of customs, gender, religion, and nationalism while also examining various social and political forces - the peasantry, the middle class, indigenous peoples, NGOs, the left, trade unionism, the women’s movement, and major insurgencies. Written by leading experts in the field, the Handbook provides students, scholars, and policymakers of Southeast Asia with an interdisciplinary resource on the evolving politics, society, and economics of the Philippines.
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Book Title: Routledge Handbook of the Contemporary Philippines
Number of Pages: 474 Pages
Publication Name: Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philippines
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Item Height: 1.3 in
Publication Year: 2018
Subject: Sociology / General, Regional Studies
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 35.3 Oz
Author: Eric C. Batalla
Item Length: 9.9 in
Subject Area: Social Science
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Hardcover
