The Philippine Archipelago

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.

Author: Yves Boquet

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: May 04, 2017

Number of Pages: 848 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 3319519255

ISBN-13: 9783319519258