Eva-Lotta Hedman & John (London School of Economics 
Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century [PDF ebook] 
Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories

The only book length study to cover the Philippines after Marco”s downfall, this key title thematically explores issues affecting this fascinating country, throughout the last century. Appealing to both the academic and non academic reader, topics covered include:
national level electoral politics
economic growth
the Philippine Chinese
law and order
opposition
the Left
local and ethnic politics.