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UNDERSTANDING MODERN NATIONS: MODERN PHILIPPINES

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<P>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 <Q>Day in the Life</Q> of students and adults in the country. A bibliography rounds out the work. The book is a comprehensive volume on this leading Southeast Asia island nation.</P>

Modern Philippines

College Senior

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Recent Titles in Understanding Modern Nations.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Series Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction.
Map.
1: Geography.
2: Administrative Regions.
3: Climate.
4: Luzon.
5: Mindanao.
6: Natural Resources.
7: Population.
8: Provinces.
9: The Sulu Archipelago.
10: The Visayas.
11: History.
12: Communism.
13: Extrajudicial Killings (EJK).
14: Marcos Dictatorship.
15: Muslim Separatism: Update on BARMM.
16: People Power Revolution.
17: Government and Politics.
18: Armed Forces of the Philippines.
19: Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
20: Civil Society Organizations.
21: Elections.
22: Federalism.
23: Martial Law.
24: Political Clans.
25: Post-Marcos Philippines.
26: Presidential Emergency Powers.
27: Relations with Japan.
28: Relations with the People&#x2019;s Republic of China.
29: Relations with the United States.
30: Warlords.
31: Economy.
32: Agriculture.
33: Crony Capitalism.
34: Economic Assistance.
35: Industry.
36: Land Reform.
37: Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW).
38: The Service Sector.
39: Taxation.
40: Trading Partners.
41: Religions.
42: Catholicism.
43: El Shaddai.
44: Iglesia ni Kristo (The Church of Christ).
45: Islam.
46: Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church).
47: Precolonial Religions.
48: Protestants.
49: Social Class and Ethnicity.
50: Bangsamoro Identity.
51: Elites.
52: Indigenous Peoples (IP).
53: Mestizos.
54: The Poor.
55: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality.
56: Family, Economy, and Politics.
57: Generational Changes.
58: History of the Family Unit.
59: LGBTQ.
60: Overseas Workers and Their Families.
61: Parent-Child Relationships.
62: Sexuality.
63: Women and Violence.
64: Education.
65: Bilingual Education.
66: History of Education.
67: Kindergarten-to-Grade-Twelve Program.
68: Textbooks.
69: The University of the Philippines.
70: Languages.
71: Carabao English.
72: English.
73: Filipino or Pilipino?.
74: Mother Tongue Teaching.
75: National Language Debate.
76: Spanish and Philippine Spanish.
77: Etiquette.
78: Clothing.
79: Courtship.
80: Drinking and Dining.
81: Fiesta.
82: Traffic.
83: Literature and Drama.
84: Chick Lit.
85: Filipino Novels in English.
86: Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
87: Vernacular Literature.
88: Art and Architecture.
89: Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut).
90: Bungalows.
91: Burnham, Daniel.
92: Locsin, Leandro V..
93: Modern Architecture.
94: Painting.
95: Sculpture.
96: Tattoos.
97: Music and Dance.
98: Bayanihan Dance Company.
99: Eraserheads.
100: History of Dance.
101: History of Music.
102: Kundiman.
103: Nationalist and Political Music.
104: Overseas Filipino Performers.
105: Singkil.
106: Food.
107: Appetizers.
108: Desserts.
109: Drinks.
110: Jollibee.
111: Noodles and Bread.
112: Snacks and Side Dishes.
113: Soups.
114: Leisure and Sports.
115: Arnis.
116: Baseball.
117: Basketball.
118: Boxing.
119: Cockfighting.
120: Pacquiao, Manny.
121: Plaza to Mall.
122: Sungka, Sipa, and Other Traditional Games.
123: Media and Popular Culture.
124: Comics/Komiks.
125: Film.
126: Print Media.
127: Radio.
128: Social Networking.
129: Television.
Appendix A: A Day in the Life.
Appendix B: Glossary of key Terms.
Appendix C: Facts and Figures.
Appendix D: Holidays.
Selected Bibliography.
Index.
About the Author.

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