The Philippine Archipelago (Springer Geography) (English Edition)

Yves Boquet

Springer

2017

856 páginas

1d 4h 32m

ISBN-13: 9783319519258

Português Brasileiro

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.