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

By Luis Taruc, Renato Constantino, Shirley Jenkins, et al.

Book Overview

"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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896082768
• ISBN13: 9780896082762
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: South End Press
• Length: 425 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 5.3" x 8.5"

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A good start to understanding. Read further if you don't believe it. The US is not innocent, it is as much an imperial power as Spain was. Don't take my word for it Just read, pay attention, and look at the big picture. This book can help in your education and understanding.

Excellent history of U.S.involvement in the Philippines

As a person interested in social justice and race relation issues, and a first time reader of Philippine history, i found the book very interesting and highly educational on the subject of the United States military,political,social,economic and cultural subjugation of the Filipino people from the year 1900 to 1986. It made me ashamed to live in the United States and benefit ( either directly or indirectly) from the subjugation of the Filipino people. It detailed the specific evil nature of U.S. foriegn policy in its quest to gain ( militarily, politically and economically) at the expense of others "misery" !!!!