Agrarian reform in the Philippines
Subtitle: democratic transitions and redistributive reform
By: Jeffrey M. Riedinger.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Stanford, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 366
Subjects: Land reform -- Philippines.; Agriculture and state -- Philippines.; Democracy -- Philippines.; Philippines -- Politics and government -- 1986-
Description: This book evaluates the capacity of new democratic regimes to promote redistributive agrarian reform, an issue of contemporary concern in countries throughout the world. Agrarian reform is particularly complex and difficult for new democracies because it curtails the power and privileges of influential elements of society.

The author analyzes the problems attendant on political liberalization and social and economic reform by examining in detail the formulation and implementation of agrarian reform in the Philippines under the governments of Corazon Aquino and her successor, Fidel Ramos.

The book explores how the interaction between state and society shapes reform policy decisions, paying close attention to the role of cultural variables and social organizations. It shows that what is needed for successful agrarian reform is a combination of sustained, forceful leadership from a disciplined, reform-oriented political party and grassroots agitation by peasant organizations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-354) and index.