Background
Rodell, Paul Arthur was born on September 19, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gustave George and Helen Christine (Nelson) Rodell.
( Culture and Customs of the Philippines provides the bes...)
Culture and Customs of the Philippines provides the best general overview to the Asian archipelago and to a people with close ties to the United States and a long history of emigration and contributions to this country. The volume emphasizes how the strong indigenous Philippine culture meshes with constant influences from the West. Rodell, a specialist in Philippine history and society, superbly evokes the breadth of the Philippines for students and the general public. The wide variety of Philippine traditions is seen in each topic covered: the land, people, and history; religion and thought; literature and art; architecture; cuisine and fashion; gender, marriage, and family; festivals, media, film, and leisure activities; music and dance; and social customs and lifestyle. Culture and Customs of the Philippines is crucial to multicultural reference collections today needing authoritative information on contemporary Asia that will capture readers' attention. Interest in the Philippines, a former U.S. colony, is especially high. Some highlights of the volume include discussion of the Tagalog, the principal ethnic group; the amalgamation of Christian, folk, and Muslim beliefs; the bahay kubo, the rural house style; and the all-important Philippine family. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.
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Rodell, Paul Arthur was born on September 19, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gustave George and Helen Christine (Nelson) Rodell.
Bachelor, Northern Illinois University, 1968. Master of Arts, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1992.
Adjunct faculty Institute Industry Studies New York State School Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, 1989-1992. Associate professor department history Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, since 1992. Member Asia council University Systems Georgia, since 1995.
Asian studies committee Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, since 1994.
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Program technical representative's assistant agriculture United States Peace Corps, Manila, 1970-1971, volunteer, Botolan, Zambales, The Philippines, 1968-1970. Member Association Third World Studies (life, executive director 1992-2002, Presidential award 2000), Association Asian Studies (executive council Philippine studies group 1995-1998), History Society (life), Peace History Society (life), Savannah Council on World Affairs, World History Association.
Married Tan Lee Gek, November 18, 1973 (deceased June 1986).