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Philippines
Index
This edition supersedes the 1983 edition of Philippines: A
Country Study, edited by Frederica M. Bunge. The authors wish
to acknowledge their use and adaptation of information from that
book in the preparation of this edition.
Various members of the staff of the Federal Research Division
of the Library of Congress assisted in the preparation of the
book. Andrea M. Savada and Sandra W. Meditz made many helpful
suggestions during their review of the book. Robert L. Worden
also reviewed parts of the book and made numerous suggestions and
points of clarification. Timothy Merrill reviewed the maps and
geographical and telecommunications references in the book; David
P. Cabitto prepared the artwork of the cover illustration and
coordinated production of all maps and figures; Marilyn L.
Majeska managed editing and production of the book; Andrea T.
Merrill provided valuable assistance with tables and figures;
Alberta J. King provided research and word processing assistance
on parts of the book; and Barbara Edgerton and Izella Watson
performed final word processing for the completed manuscript.
The editors owe a special debt of gratitude to the late
Professor Charles W. Lindsey, who despite serious illness
continued to provide valuable advice and assistance in the
editing of his chapter on the Philippine economy.
Thanks also go to Ralph K. Benesch, who oversees the Country
Studies--Area Handbook Program for the Department of the Army,
and James Nach of the Department of State, who reviewed the text
and also offered suggestions and points of clarification. In
addition, the editor wishes to thank various members of the staff
of the Embassy of the Philippines, Washington, especially Colonel
Roberto P. Santiago and MacArthur Corsino.
Others who contributed to the publication of this book were
Harriett R. Blood and the firm of Greenhorne and O'Mara, who
assisted in the preparation of maps and charts; Catherine
Schwartzstein, who performed the final prepublication review;
Joan C. Cook, who prepared the index; Deanna D'Errico, who edited
the individual chapters; and Linda Peterson of the Library of
Congress Composing Unit, who prepared camera-ready copy under the
direction of Peggy Pixley. Finally, the authors are especially
grateful to individuals and organizations who donated
photographs. They are acknowledged in the illustration captions.
Data as of June 1991
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