The Philippines Reader: A History of Colonialism, Neocolonialism, Dictatorship, and Resistance

The Philippines Reader: A History of Colonialism, Neocolonialism, Dictatorship, and Resistance
ISBN-10
089608275X
ISBN-13
9780896082755
Category
History
Pages
452
Language
English
Published
1987
Publisher
South End Press
Authors
Stephen Rosskamm Shalom, Daniel B. Schirmer

Description

"The Philippines Reader" illuminates the history of the continuing struggle of the Philippines people for true independence and social justice. Daniel Schirmer and Stephen Shalom have put together a single volume readings and documents providing essential background-- from the turn-of-the-century U.S. war of conquest to the new administration of Corazon Aquino. Analytical articles from varying authors explore, among other topics, the nature of the U.S. colonial regime, the role of the church, conflicts with national minorities, the situation of labor, peasants and women, and U.S. policy, as well as prospects for the future. Documentary selections in this "Philippines Reader" come from such diverse sources as the CIA and the State Department; U.S. Presidents McKinley and Reagan; Philippine leaders Aguinaldo and Aquino; Philippine nationalist and left organizations such as the Anti-Base Coalition, Bayan, Kaakbay, and the New People's Army; and U.S. opponents of foreign intervention. The editors introduce, explain, and tie together over eighty readings making this the most complete introduction available on events in the Philippines.

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