National University of Singapore Press, Date: 2017-05-15. Hardcover. Used: Good. National University of Singapore Press ISBN 9814722383 9789814722384 [US]

Paperback / softback. New. Moral Politics in the Philippines offers an in-depth examination of the political participation and discourse of the urban poor in Manila. After the ousting of Ferdinando Marcos in 1986, society in the Philippines fractured along socioeconomic lines. The educated middle class began to recognize themselves as moral citizens and political participants while condemning the poor as immoral "masses" who earn money illegally and support corrupt leaders. Conversely, the poor believe themselves to be morally upright and criticize the rich as arrogant oppressors. Wataru Kusaka looks at the dangers of this moralization of politics during the last several decades, and he analyzes the damaging effects it has had on democracy by excluding much of society and marginalizing the interests of those most in need of resources. ISBN 9814722383 9789814722384 [GB]

Singapore Univ Pr, Date: 2017. Hardcover. New. 424 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.25 inches. 2017. Singapore Univ Pr ISBN 9814722383 9789814722384 [GB]

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 9814722383 9789814722384 [US]