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1 online resource. |
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data file |
| Series |
Asian American Experience
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Asian American experience.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-139) and index. |
| Contents |
The first exiles : escaping from the homeland -- Rough landings : surviving the first years -- Into the land of the fearful : dread and apathy -- The big divide : differences hindering unity -- Martial law and beyond : how the dictator usurped power -- Early organizing : conflicting opposition groups -- Learning how to lobby : how the United States fought the exiles -- Down with rhetoric! : turning to radical means -- The war of words : winning hearts and minds -- Reviving the opposition : arrival of an exile hero -- Reviewing the decade : adding up the losses and wins -- "It's not all Greek to me" : bringing the fight to the homeland -- A man for many seasons : the leader who led the movement. |
| Summary |
During February 1986, a grassroots revolution overthrew the fourteen-year dictatorship of former president Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines. In this book, the author describes how Filipino exiles and immigrants in the United States played a crucial role in this victory, acting as the overseas arm of the opposition to help return their country to democracy. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Movement for a Free Philippines (Organization)
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Movement for a Free Philippines (Organization) |
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Marcos, Ferdinand E. (Ferdinand Edralin), 1917-1989.
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Marcos, Ferdinand E. (Ferdinand Edralin), 1917-1989. |
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Philippines -- Politics and government -- 1973-1996.
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Philippines. |
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1973-1996 |
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Filipinos -- United States -- History.
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Filipinos. |
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United States. |
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History. |
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Exiles -- Political activity -- United States.
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Exiles -- Political activity. |
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Exiles. |
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Philippines -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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International relations. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Philippines.
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| Chronological Term |
1973 - 1996 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic book.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Fuentecilla, Jose V. Fighting from a distance Urbana, Chicago and Springfield : University of Illinois Press, [2013] 9780252037580 (hardcover : alk. paper) (DLC) 2013005910 |
| ISBN |
9780252095092 (epub) |
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025209509X |
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9780252037580 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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9780252079122 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0252037588 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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0252079124 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
40022221518 |
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