A Duterte Reader: Critical Essays on Rodrigo Duterte's Early Presidency

A critical analysis of one of the most media-savvy authoritarian rulers of our time, this collection of essays offers an overview of Duterte’s rise to power and actions of his early presidency. With contributions from leading experts on the society and history of the Phillipines,The Duterte Readeris necessary reading for anyone needing to contextualize and understand the history and social forces that have shaped contemporary Philippine politics.