Looted: The Philippines After the Bases
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Book Overview
In Looted, veteran correspondent Donald Kirk cuts through the mystique of democracy that has shrouded the Philippines since the American withdrawal from its military bases there in 1991 and 1992, and he reveals the corruption that exists beneath the surface. Making use of his extensive first-hand knowledge of the region, Kirk recounts the drama of one of history's greatest volcanic eruptions as just the beginning of a period of looting and exploitation. He provides details and revelations of the Philippine role in the stripdown of Clark Air Base and the subversion of Subic Bay to serve the purposes of one ambitious politician, and he offers a disturbing analysis of the efforts to resolve Muslim and communist revolt. At the same time, he looks ahead to the promise - and danger - on new frontiers to the south and west. A provocative look at an often unexamined country, Looted is a stirring account that allows the reader to feel like a eyewitness to the events which it analyzes.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312227698
ISBN13:9780312227692
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan
Length:248 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A Must Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a must read for anyone who would like a deeper understanding of the Philippines. In my 8 years in Manila, I had the opportunity to travel extensively and frequently throughout the island nation. While I appreciate the wonders and potentials of the country I have seen its darker perimeters in many forms. Don Kirk has done a masterful job of research and reporting. There are of course two sides to everything and, when it involves Asia, it is difficult for the casual or transient observer to see beyond what they believe they understand. Author/Correspondent Don Kirk is clearly not a casual transient observer.
Good review of the Philippines and its epidemic corruption.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
As an American who has lived in the Philippines for 20 years, I enjoyed the author's, Mr Kirk's, rendition of the background to and events attending the US military's turnover of the bases to the Philippine government. The looting that took place around Clark AFB was blatant and horrendous and the author did justice to the facts. One of the sources that Mr Kirk used was a friend of mine, Frank Hilliard. Mr Kirk borrowed the "History of Camp John Hay" (by Laubenthal) from Hilliard and did not return this book, which is long out of print and impossible to replace. Mr Hilliard therefore requests that the Mr Kirk return the book forthwith, c/o the Hotel where he met and interviewed Mr Hilliard.
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