The Philippine Archipelago

By Yves Boquet

Book Overview

This book presents an updated view of the Philippines, focusing on thematic issues rather than a description region by region. Topics include typhoons, population growth, economic difficulties, agrarian reform, migration as an economic strategy, the growth of Manila, the Muslim question in Mindanao, the South China Sea tensions with China and the challenges of risk, vulnerability and sustainable development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319847791
• ISBN13: 9783319847795
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 848 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"