The Philippines: A Treasure and a Problem is a non-fiction work published in 1926, at the height of the American colonial period in the Philippines and amidst ongoing debates in the U.S. about granting the country independence. The author, Nicholas Roosevelt (1893-1982), was an American journalist and diplomat. His book offered a scholarly but controversial analysis of the socio-political and economic situation of the archipelago, arguing against immediate independence on the grounds that Filipinos were not yet prepared for self-governance. The book's controversial content led to widespread protests among Filipino leaders and the public, particularly after President Herbert Hoover appointed Roosevelt as Vice Governor-General of the Philippines in 1930. The resulting backlash and political pressure forced Roosevelt to resign the post shortly after his appointment.
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The Philippines: a treasure and a problem
Roosevelt, Nicholas
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The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.
315 pages
Date Created: 1926
APA Citation:
Roosevelt, N. (1926). The Philippines: a treasure and a problem. J. H. SEARS & COMPANY, Inc.