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This book is 6.5"x10", soft cover with two-staple spine and 64 pages filled with b/w photos. The front cover shows the top third with a green background and the word "philippines" in all lower case and having lettering in shades of green and orange. The very bottom 10th-page also has a green background and has a small white strip showing 'Visual Geography Series' in black lettering. The center portion fills 50% of the cover and is a color photo showing a typical village and rice paddies in a mountain province of Northern Luzon. This photo is courtesy of Philippine Travel and Tourist Association. ... Read more

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Needom Freeman, in the United States regular army during the years 1898-1900, was born in the quiet little country village of Barrettsville, Dawson County, Ga., on the 25th of September, 1874.
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This book offers a detailed case study into the dynamics of forest use, degradation and loss in Northeast Luzon, Philippines. Following an interdisciplinary approach, the degradation and loss of forest cover in this area between 1950 and 1990 is related to the social and political context of logging, forest migration and changes in upland agriculture. The work makes a major contribution to knowledge both in the field of Philippine studies and in relation to deforestation, environmental change, political ecology and development. Based on 10 years of research, five of which in the Sierra Madre region, the author introduces us to the actions, livelihood options and motives of all the principal groups of actors. Using a stimulating and fascinating balance between systematic survey data and the qualitative, almost anecdotal, reporting of conversations with these key actors, this book offers a compelling insight into the long history of national, regional and local outsiders gaining access to the natural resources and lands of this last large forest frontier in the Philippines. ... Read more

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Culture and Customs of the Philippines provides the best general overview to the Asian archipelago and to a people with close ties to the United States and a long history of emigration and contributions to this country. The volume emphasizes how the strong indigenous Philippine culture meshes with constant influences from the West. Rodell, a specialist in Philippine history and society, superbly evokes the breadth of the Philippines for students and the general public. The wide variety of Philippine traditions is seen in each topic covered: the land, people, and history; religion and thought; literature and art; architecture; cuisine and fashion; gender, marriage, and family; festivals, media, film, and leisure activities; music and dance; and social customs and lifestyle.

Culture and Customs of the Philippines is crucial to multicultural reference collections today needing authoritative information on contemporary Asia that will capture readers' attention. Interest in the Philippines, a former U.S. colony, is especially high. Some highlights of the volume include discussion of the Tagalog, the principal ethnic group; the amalgamation of Christian, folk, and Muslim beliefs; the bahay kubo, the rural house style; and the all-important Philippine family. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.

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This book focuses on the current state of the United States and the Republic of the Philippines relations. The U.S. and Philippines maintain close ties based upon historical relations, common interests, shared values, and the large Filipino-American population. Major U.S. policy objectives in the Philippines include bolstering the Philippines as a strong U.S. ally in Southeast Asia, assisting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in counter-terrorism efforts, supporting the peace process in Mindanao, as well as helping the AFP to modernise its equipment and adhere to democratic principles and providing assistance for political and economic development. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (2)

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I really can't improve much on D. J. Nardi's previous review.He/she pretty much sums it up.There are a couple of valuable chapters about the history and positioning of Philippines NGO's, but after that it devolves into a kind of dippy exercise in exploring "moral capital," which doesn't really go anywhere. The datedness is an issue as well. Broad and Cavnaugh's Plundering Paradise is a decent alternative, but it too suffers from being dated.

Too pondering and academic, not enough about Philippine NGOs
I've read some of Raymond Bryant's books on Burma and was excited about how he fills the pages with rich facts and history. However, in this book, he does neither. Much of the first 100 pages is taken up with abstract and largely irrelevant academic questions about the nature of morality and altruism. Rather than focus on the subject of Philippine environmental NGOs, I felt the book focused too little on them and referred to them merely to talk more generally about the use of morality among NGOs. However, many of the conclusions were fairly obvious to informed citizens (that NGOs with moral stature are more effective and NGOs seek to create that reputation). Also, much of the research seems to date back to the late 1990s, which is very much out of date for a book that was published in 2006. ... Read more

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The "Let's Visit" series invites the young reader to explore the six continents. Each volume takes a country and describes its history, culture, geography, economy and day-to-day life and offers a suggestion of what the future may hold. This book looks at the Philippines. ... Read more

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Presents various aspects of life in the Philippines through interviews with twenty-six people representing different age groups, occupations, and regions. Also includes a section of brief facts about the country and a glossary. ... Read more

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How Jackyo Became Rich. Truth and Falsehood. Camanla and Parotpot. Juan, the Student. The Two Wives and the Witch. The Living Head. Juan Pusong. The Enchanted Ring. The Enchanted Shell. ... Read more

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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the Philippines. ... Read more