An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines Tapa blanda - 1993 - 1st Edición

Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, 1993. Near Fine condition (only very light shelfwear). The spine is square and flat. Corners are NOT bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. 1993. Uncommon First Printing of the First Edition. Illustrated with portraits, photographs, family trees, maps, etc. Published in cooperation with Ateneo de Manila University Press. List of chapter notes. Glossary. The following description is quoted from the 1995 reprint: "Winner of the Philippine National Book Award, but now out of print outside of Asia, AN ANARCHY OF FAMILIES: STATE AND FAMILY IN THE PHILIPPINES explores the dynamics of family-based oligarchies and their pervasive influence on Philippine politics. Throughout the 20th century, kinship networks radiating from elite Filipino families have acted as powerful coalitions -- wielding substantial capital, exercising… Leer más