{"product_id":"modern-philippines-patricio-n-abinales-9781440860041","title":"Modern Philippines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoice Outstanding Academic Title 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for students, this comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, an important archipelago nation in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eModern Philippines\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive volume on this leading Southeast Asia island nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patricio N. Abinales\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440860041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440860041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023","brand":"Patricio N. Abinales","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44066189705471,"sku":"9781440860041","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c55f0688-a6a6-4578-8136-0bc6c75e3c67.jpg?v=1685405822","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-philippines-patricio-n-abinales-9781440860041","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}