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Torres, Cristina Evangelista,

The Americanization of Manila, 1898-1921 / Americanization of Manila, eighteen ninety eight-nineteen twenty one Americanization of Manila, 1898 to 1921 The Americanisation of Manila, 1898-1921 Cristina Evangelista Torres. - viii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of the Philippines.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Geography and Manila's colonial origin and evolution -- Policy framework of the Americanization of Manila -- Configuring Manila into an American city -- Provision of city services -- Health and sanitation under the Americans -- The Americanization of Manila's educational scene -- The American reconfiguration of Manila -- Public and private discourse and loob/labas as paradigms of a colonial relationship -- Summary and conclusion.

ISBN: 9715426131 9789715426138

Source: Univ of Hawaii Pr, 2840 Kolowalu st, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96822, (808)9568830 SAN 202-5353

LCCN: 2010338357

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Americans--History--Philippines--Manila--20th century.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Manila (Philippines)--History--20th century.
Philippines--Colonialization.
Philippines--Civilization--American influences.

LC Class. No.: DS689.M2 / T66 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 959.91603