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An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines (New Perspectives in Se Asian Studies)
Alfred W. McCoy (Ed.)
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Description for An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines (New Perspectives in Se Asian Studies)
Paperback. Reveals how the power of Filipino family-based oligarchies both derives from and contributes to a weak, corrupt state. This book explores the pervasive influence of the modern dynasties that have led the Philippines during the twentieth century. Editor(s): McCoy, Alfred W. Series Editor(s): Olds, Kris; Sutton, R. Anderson; Winichakul, Thongchai. Series: New Perspectives in Southeast Asian Studies. Num Pages: 600 pages, 64 b/w photos, 7 maps, 9 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JFSL3; JHBK; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 771.
Winner of the Philippine National Book Award, this pioneering volume reveals how the power of Filipino family-based oligarchies both derives from and contributes to a weak, corrupt state. From provincial warlords to modern managers, prominent Philippine leaders have fused family, politics, and business to subvert public institutions and amass private wealth - an historic pattern that continues to the present day.Edited by Alfred W. McCoy, An Anarchy of Families explores the pervasive influence of the modern dynasties that have led the Philippines during the past century. From the Osmenas to the Lopezes and Pardo de Taveras, ... Read more
Winner of the Philippine National Book Award, this pioneering volume reveals how the power of Filipino family-based oligarchies both derives from and contributes to a weak, corrupt state. From provincial warlords to modern managers, prominent Philippine leaders have fused family, politics, and business to subvert public institutions and amass private wealth - an historic pattern that continues to the present day.Edited by Alfred W. McCoy, An Anarchy of Families explores the pervasive influence of the modern dynasties that have led the Philippines during the past century. From the Osmenas to the Lopezes and Pardo de Taveras, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
New Perspectives in Southeast Asian Studies
Condition
New
Weight
851g
Number of Pages
600
Place of Publication
Wisconsin, United States
ISBN
9780299229849
SKU
V9780299229849
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About Alfred W. McCoy (Ed.)
Alfred W. McCoy is J. R. W. Smail Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. His books include The Politics of Heroin and A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation from the Cold War to the War on Terror.
Reviews for An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines (New Perspectives in Se Asian Studies)
Rends the canopy of 'civility' and 'culture' surrounding the ruling families of the Philippines, revealing long histories of opportunism and violence. - Patricio Abinales, Kyoto University.