Presents Filipino literary production within context of a long and sustained tradition of anti-imperialist insurgency, and foregrounds the strong presence of oppositional writing in Philippines. This title goes beyond literary studies and debates about nationalism and politics to point the way to a new direction in radical transformative writing.
Presents Filipino literary production within context of a long and sustained tradition of anti-imperialist insurgency, and foregrounds the strong pres...
San Juan, a noted Philippine Marxist now living in the United States, gives a detailed account of the Philippine situation from many perspectives. The essays deal with new-imperialism, the Muslim community, literature, the New People's Army, women, and Filipinos in the United States. While Marcos is gone, many of the issues San Juan raises still need attention and the Marxist perspective he uses gives a very different insight than has been heard previously. Thus the work merits serious consideration for academic libraries. "Library Journal"
"Crisis in the Philippines" is an unparalleled...
San Juan, a noted Philippine Marxist now living in the United States, gives a detailed account of the Philippine situation from many perspectives. ...
