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…mehr
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.
Series Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Geography Overview Administrative Regions Climate Luzon Mindanao Natural Resources Population Provinces The Sulu Archipelago The Visayas Chapter 2: History Overview Timeline Communism Extrajudicial Killings (EJK) Marcos Dictatorship Muslim Separatism: Update on BARMM People Power Revolution Chapter 3: Government and Politics Overview Armed Forces of the Philippines Association of Southeast Asian Nations Civil Society Organizations Elections Federalism Martial Law Political Clans Post-Marcos Philippines Presidential Emergency Powers Relations with Japan Relations with the People's Republic of China Relations with the United States Warlords Chapter 4: Economy Overview Agriculture Crony Capitalism Economic Assistance Industry Land Reform Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) The Service Sector Taxation Trading Partners Chapter 5: Religions Overview Catholicism El Shaddai Iglesia ni Kristo (The Church of Christ) Islam Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church) Precolonial Religions Protestants Chapter 6: Social Class and Ethnicity Overview Bangsamoro Identity Elites Indigenous Peoples (IP) Mestizos The Poor Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Overview Family, Economy, and Politics Generational Changes History of the Family Unit LGBTQ Overseas Workers and Their Families Parent-Child Relationships Sexuality Women and Violence Chapter 8: Education Overview Bilingual Education History of Education Kindergarten-to-Grade-Twelve Program Textbooks The University of the Philippines Chapter 9: Languages Overview Carabao English English Filipino or Pilipino? Mother Tongue Teaching National Language Debate Spanish and Philippine Spanish Chapter 10: Etiquette Overview Clothing Courtship Drinking and Dining Fiesta Traffic Chapter 11: Literature and Drama Overview Chick Lit Filipino Novels in English Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Vernacular Literature Chapter 12: Art and Architecture Overview Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut) Bungalows Burnham, Daniel Locsin, Leandro V. Modern Architecture Painting Sculpture Tattoos Chapter 13: Music and Dance Overview Bayanihan Dance Company Eraserheads History of Dance History of Music Kundiman Nationalist and Political Music Overseas Filipino Performers Singkil Chapter 14: Food Overview Appetizers Desserts Drinks Jollibee Noodles and Bread Snacks and Side Dishes Soups Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports Overview Arnis Baseball Basketball Boxing Cockfighting Pacquiao, Manny Plaza to Mall Sungka, Sipa, and Other Traditional Games Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture Overview Comics/Komiks Film Print Media Radio Social Networking Television Appendix A: A Day in the Life Traffic Karaoke Basketball and Billiards "Joke Only" Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms Appendix C: Facts and Figures Appendix D: Holidays Selected Bibliography Index
Series Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Geography Overview Administrative Regions Climate Luzon Mindanao Natural Resources Population Provinces The Sulu Archipelago The Visayas Chapter 2: History Overview Timeline Communism Extrajudicial Killings (EJK) Marcos Dictatorship Muslim Separatism: Update on BARMM People Power Revolution Chapter 3: Government and Politics Overview Armed Forces of the Philippines Association of Southeast Asian Nations Civil Society Organizations Elections Federalism Martial Law Political Clans Post-Marcos Philippines Presidential Emergency Powers Relations with Japan Relations with the People's Republic of China Relations with the United States Warlords Chapter 4: Economy Overview Agriculture Crony Capitalism Economic Assistance Industry Land Reform Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) The Service Sector Taxation Trading Partners Chapter 5: Religions Overview Catholicism El Shaddai Iglesia ni Kristo (The Church of Christ) Islam Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church) Precolonial Religions Protestants Chapter 6: Social Class and Ethnicity Overview Bangsamoro Identity Elites Indigenous Peoples (IP) Mestizos The Poor Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Overview Family, Economy, and Politics Generational Changes History of the Family Unit LGBTQ Overseas Workers and Their Families Parent-Child Relationships Sexuality Women and Violence Chapter 8: Education Overview Bilingual Education History of Education Kindergarten-to-Grade-Twelve Program Textbooks The University of the Philippines Chapter 9: Languages Overview Carabao English English Filipino or Pilipino? Mother Tongue Teaching National Language Debate Spanish and Philippine Spanish Chapter 10: Etiquette Overview Clothing Courtship Drinking and Dining Fiesta Traffic Chapter 11: Literature and Drama Overview Chick Lit Filipino Novels in English Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Vernacular Literature Chapter 12: Art and Architecture Overview Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut) Bungalows Burnham, Daniel Locsin, Leandro V. Modern Architecture Painting Sculpture Tattoos Chapter 13: Music and Dance Overview Bayanihan Dance Company Eraserheads History of Dance History of Music Kundiman Nationalist and Political Music Overseas Filipino Performers Singkil Chapter 14: Food Overview Appetizers Desserts Drinks Jollibee Noodles and Bread Snacks and Side Dishes Soups Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports Overview Arnis Baseball Basketball Boxing Cockfighting Pacquiao, Manny Plaza to Mall Sungka, Sipa, and Other Traditional Games Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture Overview Comics/Komiks Film Print Media Radio Social Networking Television Appendix A: A Day in the Life Traffic Karaoke Basketball and Billiards "Joke Only" Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms Appendix C: Facts and Figures Appendix D: Holidays Selected Bibliography Index
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