{"product_id":"9788496428010","title":"How is the Philippines governed?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow the Philippines is Governed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief but incisive essay, José Rizal unravels the mechanisms of power and domination that operated in the Philippines of the late 19th century. Originally published in the newspaper \u003cem\u003eLa Solidaridad\u003c\/em\u003e, the text is a sharp reflection on colonialism, the tensions between the clergy and the liberal bourgeoisie, and the forces driving social emancipation processes. Far from being a mere historical piece, his analysis of the deficiencies of the government and the necessary reforms remains surprisingly relevant, offering the reader an essential key to understanding the formation of national consciousness in the Spanish colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosé Rizal critically examines the state of his native country, the Philippines, under Spanish colonial rule. Through a lucid analysis, the author identifies the imperfections, abuses, and deficiencies of the system of government. The text not only denounces the present evils but proposes a project of national construction, outlining the reforms that, in his opinion, would allow the situation of oppression to be overcome. Rizal explores the role of the elites, the conflict of interests between different social actors, and the founding principles of colonialism, offering a vision that transcends the Philippine case to illuminate similar processes in America and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the Spanish colonial system and its power mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the social forces in conflict during emancipation processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the clergy and the liberal bourgeoisie in the formation of national consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProposal for political and social reforms for nation-building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the founding principles of colonialism and domination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in the political and social history of the Philippines, anti-colonial thought, and independence processes in the Hispanic world. It will also be of great value to students and scholars of political science, contemporary history, and literature of ideas, as well as to those seeking to understand the roots of power conflicts in post-colonial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and well-documented perspective on colonial government from the pen of one of the Philippines' most relevant intellectuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the formation of national identities in the Spanish colonies of America and Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA relevant analysis of the tensions between reform and revolution in contexts of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but profound text that invites reflection on power, justice, and freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: José Rizal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Classic texts, fiction, and related topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: August 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by José Rizal is a fundamental piece of Philippine political thought and a document of undeniable historical value. Its brevity does not diminish the depth of an analysis that connects local reality with universal debates on colonialism and emancipation. For the contemporary reader, it offers a privileged window into the ideas that forged a nation, maintaining a surprising capacity to illuminate power dynamics that still resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406413979995,"sku":"9788496428010","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849642801.jpg?v=1781835953","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496428010","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}