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9780761414759

Philippines

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  • ISBN13:

    9780761414759

  • ISBN10:

    0761414754

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-12-01
  • Publisher: Benchmark Books
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Summary

Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the Philippines, an archipelago of many islands in the Western Pacific.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5(2)
Geography
7(12)
Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao
Land of fire and heaving earth
Climate
Flora
Fauna
Metro Manila
Historic Manila
Major cities
History
19(10)
The Spanish cross and sword for God and gold
The American adventure
Japanese invasion and the aftermath
Power to the people
A time of terror
Government
29(4)
Local administration
Grassroots governance
Economy
33(8)
Economic sectors
International trade
Drug trafficking
Tourism
The labor force
Corporate culture
Environment
41(8)
Greening the environment
Guarding the coasts
Minding the mines
Reclaiming Metro Manila
Filipinos
49(8)
Emigrants
The Filipino dress
The politics of fashion
The unbalanced social classes
The Filipina
Lifestyle
57(12)
Attitudes
Filipino humor
Cosmopolitan Manila
The countryside
Kinship ties
Birth
The growing-up years
Dating and courtship
Marriage
Death
Religion
69(12)
Folk Christianity
Catholic practices
Other faiths
Churches
Faith healing
Belief in miracles
Ancient amulets
Folk beliefs
Myths and legends
Language
81(6)
Foreign languages
A mixed bag of names
Body talk
Arts
87(10)
Literature in English and Filipino
Dance
Music
Drama and theater
Painting and film
Traditional crafts
Leisure
97(10)
Sports
Fun in the towns and villages
Fun in the city
Places to go
Nature trips
Festivals
107(10)
Lent
Holy Week
Christmas
Honoring saints
Folk festivals
Other festivals
Food
117(15)
A mixed table
Rice
Eating rituals
Where to eat
No time to eat
Fiesta food
Fruit
Kitchen utensils
Of Filipinos and spirits
Map of the Philippines 132(3)
About the Economy 135(2)
About the Culture 137(1)
Time Line 138(2)
Glossary 140(1)
Further Information 141(1)
Bibliography 142(1)
Index 142

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