The Philippine Archipelago |
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| Author:
| Boquet, Yves |
| Series title: | Springer Geography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-84779-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2018 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing AG
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $199.99 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.