The Philippines from ‘People Power’ to democratic backsliding

The Philippines from ‘People Power’ to democratic backsliding

"This Element explores how in the Philippines a “whiggish” narrative of democracy and good governance triumphing over dictatorship and kleptocracy after the “people power” uprising against Ferdinand E. Marcos in 1986 was upended by strongman Rodrigo R. Duterte three decades later. Portraying hi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thompson, Mark R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Resource
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Press ©2023.
Series:Cambridge elements. Elements in politics and society in Southeast Asia.
Subjects:
Philippines > Politics and governance > 21st century.
Philippines > Social condition > 21st century.
Philippines > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Online Access:Remote access thru OpenAthens account