Looted

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The Philippines After the Bases

Donald Kirk

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English

Palgrave Macmillan
01 January 2000

History; Asian history; Politics & government; Political science & theory; International relations

In Looted , veteran correspondent Donald Kirk cuts through the mystique of democracy that has shrouded the Philippines since the American withdrawal from its military bases there in 1991 and 1992, and he reveals the corruption that exists beneath the surface. Making use of his extensive first-hand knowledge of the region, Kirk recounts the drama of one of history's greatest volcanic eruptions as just the beginning of a period of looting and exploitation. He provides details and revelations of the Philippine role in the stripdown of Clark Air Base and the subversion of Subic Bay to serve the purposes of one ambitious politician, and he offers a disturbing analysis of the efforts to resolve Muslim and communist revolt. At the same time, he looks ahead to the promise - and danger - on new frontiers to the south and west. A provocative look at an often unexamined country, Looted is a stirring account that allows the reader to feel like a eyewitness to the events which it analyzes.

By: Donald Kirk
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1998 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9780312227692
ISBN 10: 0312227698
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 01 January 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Worlds Apart Rivers of Mud Scandal of Angeles Looting to Booming Free Port or Hacienda? 'Priestly Defender' Rebels Divided Ten Years On Their Own Worst Enemy New Frontiers Select Bibliography Index

DONALD KIRK has been a correspondent in Asia since 1965, in places ranging from Vietnam to China, Japan and Korea, to Indonesia and the Philippines. He has written books on Vietnam and Korea and continues to serve as a freelance journalist. He lives in Washington, DC.