Isbn: 9780243877607 - la reforma del municipio indígena en fílipinas (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical establishment and evolution of the indigenous municipality system in the Philippines to the 19th century. With the arrival of Spanish colonisers, small farming and fishing communities in the Philippines were transformed into regular settlements under the control of chiefs and councilors influenced by Spanish ideals. The author argues that, despite an initial period of positive collaboration between Spanish and indigenous leaders, a centralised and bureaucratic system gradually eroded the authority of local leaders, leading to a decline in the efficacy and fairness of the municipality system and stoking discontent among the local populace. Drawing on historical accounts and regulations, the author proposes a reorganization of the municipality system, advocating for a return to the original model of local governance and arguing that this would lead to a more prosperous and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…