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In the early sixties, Stuart Schlegel went into a remote rainforest on the Philippine island of Mindanao as an anthropologist in search of material. What he found was a group of people whose tolerant, gentle way of life would transform his own values and beliefs profoundly. Wisdom from a Rainforest is Schlegel's testament to his experience and to the Teduray people of Figel, from whom he learned such vital, lasting lessons. Schlegel's lively ethnography of the Teduray portrays how their behavior and traditions revolved around kindness and compassion for humans, animals, and the spirits sharing their worlds. Schlegel describes the Teduray's remarkable legal system and their strong story-telli...
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This is an exploration of Philippine cultural history. It presents a diverse range of texts including: the legend of a mountain goddess, Pigafetta's discovery account of the Philippines, the life of a 17th-century Christian convert and the foundation narrative of a Marian shrine.
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Collection of essays on the civilization, history and traditions of various ethnic groups in the Philippines.
The author portrays the sentiments and aspirations of a "freedom fighter". In a manner of speaking, this expanded version tends to rectify the various politically incorrect perception associated with Bangsamoro people's struggle. This, in proper context, the author provides the currents of backdrop needed to understand the events that are unfolding in today's headlines.