The Americanization of Manila, 1898-1921 - Torres, Cristina Evangelista (Quezon City University of the Philippines Press, 2010)
Geography of Manila's colonial origin and evolution -- Policy framework of the Americanization of Manila -- Configuring Manila into an American city -- Provision of city services -- Health and sanitation under the Americans -- The Americanization of Manila's educational scene -- The American reconfiguration of Manila -- Public and private discourse and loob/labas as paradigms of colonial relationship -- Summary and conclusion.
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of the Philippines.
Keywords: Americans -- Philippines -- Manila -- History -- 20th century; Manila (Philippines) -- History -- 20th century; Philippines -- Colonialization; Philippines -- Civilization -- American influences