Modern Philippines

<p><b>Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2023</b> <p/>This comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines exploring this important island nation from a variety of perspectives. <p/>The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers is home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics and possesses a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese Spanish and American influences. What are some important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines? <p/>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.</p>