The contested state : transnational battles for control of the Philippines since 1898 / Amy Blitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blitz, Amy, 1961- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imperialism--History--20th century.

Imperialism.

Democracy--Philippines--History--20th century.

Democracy.

Authoritarianism--Philippines--History--20th century.

Authoritarianism.

Authoritarianism--Philippines--History--21st century.

Diplomatic relations.

Politics and government.

Philippines--Foreign relations.

Philippines.

Philippines--Politics and government.

United States--Foreign relations--Philippines.

United States.

Philippines--Foreign relations--United States.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

ix, 291 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2023]

Summary:

"This study examines rising authoritarianism today in historical, transnational context, using the Philippines as a case study. Tracing the battle for control of the Philippines back to the Spanish era, the book offers insights into the broader transnational issues threatening democracy today"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 The Sword and the Cross: The Spanish Colonial Era, 1521

1898

ch. 2 Conquest and Coercion: Early US Colonialism, 1899

1916

ch. 3 Colonialism Amid Crises: The Road to Independent Democracy, 1917

1946

ch. 4 The Transition to "One-Man Democracy," 1946

1972

ch. 5 "Salvaging" Democracy: The Impact of Authoritarian Rule, 1972

1983

ch. 6 "People Power": The Transition from Marcos to Aquino, 1983

1986

ch. 7 Rising Authoritarianism: The Path to Duterte, 1986

2016.

Notes:

Subtitle of previous edition: American foreign policy and regime change in the Philippines.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Blitz, Amy, 1961- Contested state

ISBN:

9781666922226

1666922226

OCLC:

1341210531

Publisher Number:

99993182301