Philip Bowring
The Making of the Modern Philippines: Pieces of a Jigsaw State
The Making of the Modern Philippines: Pieces of a Jigsaw State
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The Making of the Modern Philippines is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the history, culture, and politics of the Philippines, exploring its position in the modern world and the challenges it faces today.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Philippines, a country with a rich and complex history, is a captivating blend of culture, environment, people, and politics. Often overshadowed by natural disasters, migrant labor, and dictatorial presidents, this book by Philip Bowing reveals a much deeper perspective. Spanning from its pre-colonial era to the present day, The Making of the Modern Philippines delves into the historical roots that shape the country's position in the world.
Beyond the headlines of volcanoes, earthquakes, and violence, the book explores why the Filipino economy has lagged behind its neighbors, examines the significance of its strategic location in geopolitics, and investigates the clash between its deep-rooted Catholicism and the Islamic consciousness of the region.
Tracing the history of the Philippines from its pre-colonial era to its Spanish and American occupations and up to the modern day, the book unravels the intricate politics, culture, people, and economy of this diverse nation. It engages with the challenges faced by the Filipino people today, such as federalism, revolution, Mindanao, the diaspora, capitalism, and relations with China, and seeks to understand the present by rediscovering the struggles, culture, and history of the past.
This comprehensive guide provides a valuable insight into the complexities of the Philippines, offering a welcome perspective for those seeking to understand this fascinating country.
Weight: 426g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350427884
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