Culture and Customs of the Philippines
Culture and Customs of the Philippines provides the best general overview to the Asian archipelago and to a people with close ties to the United States and a long history of emigration and contributions to this country. The volume emphasizes how the strong indigenous Philippine culture meshes with constant influences from the West. Rodell, a specialist in Philippine history and society, superbly evokes the breadth of the Philippines for students and the general public. The wide variety of...
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A stand-out, one-stop resource on Philippine culture and customs. Rebecca Van Dan - VOYA It seems a daunting task to describe the land, people, history, art, literature, cuisine, fashion, social customs, and interpersonal relationships of the people of the Philippines in a way that will be easily understood by North Americans. Rodell, a specialist in Philippine history, performs this task adeptly. Part of the Culture and Customs of Asia series, which introduces various countries from a Western perspective, this volume is clearly written and full of fascinating detail. The perspective, however, is distinctly American, and some bias can be seen in such statements as "Most observers agree that the country's familial matrifocal bonds are often a limiting factor, complicating personal lives and public participation" and "girls consciously fashion themselves into stereotypic housewife roles." Nevertheless the writing manages to be both concise and engaging. Although this book will mainly appeal to students writing country reports, unusual bits of information, such as dating rituals, the practice of eating dog, and a strict and unusual Spanish dress code, might make their investigations more interesting than anticipated. The map and chronology at the front of the book are especially useful for quick facts, but unfortunately, all photos are in black and white. Equally useful for teens and adults, this book will be appreciated for the details and insights it provides into Filipino life. Glossary. Index. Photos. Further Reading. Chronology. Maps. Biblio. VOYA CODES: 4Q 2P J S A/YA (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; For the YA with a special interest in the subject; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12; Adult and Young Adult).2002, Greenwood, 280p,
IllustrationsSeries ForewordAcknowledgmentsChronology of the History of the Philippines1Land, People, and History12Thought and Religion293Art and Literature494Architecture and Housing775Cuisine and Fashion996Marriage, Family, and Gender1197Festivals, Theater, Film, Media, and Other Entertainment1398Music and Dance1739Social Customs and Lifestyle195Glossary213Bibliography221Index233
\ From the Publisher"Librarians will want to purchase, for the high school collection and for the public library collection, countries for which your students or patrons need or request."\ -\ Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)\ "Equally useful for teens and adults, this book will be appreciated for the details and insights it provides into Filipino life."\ -\ VOYA\ "Rodell has produced a balanced and detailed description of a complex society with a tangled past and multifaceted culture that is of use to general readers, as well as to researchers looking for a scholarly introduction to the country…. Readers coming to this book will find not just a painstaking review of every major element of culture but also current observations of the social scene that take into account a wide variety of factors, from influences of geography and climate to circumstances of history to socioeconomic and political factors….For an analysis that provides both entertainment and depth, this book is to be commended."\ -\ The Journal of Asian Studies\ \ \ \ \ \ VOYAIt seems a daunting task to describe the land, people, history, art, literature, cuisine, fashion, social customs, and interpersonal relationships of the people of the Philippines in a way that will be easily understood by North Americans. Rodell, a specialist in Philippine history, performs this task adeptly. Part of the Culture and Customs of Asia series, which introduces various countries from a Western perspective, this volume is clearly written and full of fascinating detail. The perspective, however, is distinctly American, and some bias can be seen in such statements as "Most observers agree that the country's familial matrifocal bonds are often a limiting factor, complicating personal lives and public participation" and "girls consciously fashion themselves into stereotypic housewife roles." Nevertheless the writing manages to be both concise and engaging. Although this book will mainly appeal to students writing country reports, unusual bits of information, such as dating rituals, the practice of eating dog, and a strict and unusual Spanish dress code, might make their investigations more interesting than anticipated. The map and chronology at the front of the book are especially useful for quick facts, but unfortunately, all photos are in black and white. Equally useful for teens and adults, this book will be appreciated for the details and insights it provides into Filipino life. Glossary. Index. Photos. Further Reading. Chronology. Maps. Biblio. VOYA CODES: 4Q 2P J S A/YA (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; For the YA with a special interest in the subject; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12; Adult and Young Adult).2002, Greenwood, 280p, \ — Rebecca Van Dan\ \
