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Height Matters: The Making, Meanings, and Materialities of Human Stature in the Philippines

Height Matters: The Making, Meanings, and Materialities of Human Stature in the Philippines

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This book is about height: what it means and how it affects young people in the Philippines. What does being tall-or being short-signify in a country where the average height is s'4" (163 cm) for males and s' (151.4 cm) for females, and where over 30 percent of children under five years of age are stunted? Where do notions about height come from and how do they figure in various domains of Philippine society, from basketball games to beauty pageants, from education to employment, from public health to pop culture?

Height Matters attends to these questions by presenting an "ethnography of human stature" based on the author's fieldwork in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Some economic historians have proposed the existence of a "height premium" or an inherent advantage to being tall, which draws parallels with popular understandings, as in the expression "lba na ang matangkad" (It's different if you're tall) in a 1970s TV commercial. The central proposition of this anthropological account, however, is that height is a relational attribute that can be best understood as a form of "body capital" that derives its value from the many figurations of height in everyday life in the country.

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  • Author and Publisher: Giedeon Lasco, The University of the Philippines Press (2023)
  • Condition: New / Paperback
  • Language: English

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Well-curated selection of Filipino books, including hard-to-find titles

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I'm from the Philippines and the package was delivered safely. The box is secure and the books are in great, readable condition. I also appreciate the bubble wrap cover for some of the books for safe delivery. Also, thank you for the free postcard. It’s highly appreciated. Attached are pictures as proof:
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A gift for those who appreciate Filipino culture
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I was looking for a book for Filipino cuisine and they had a great selection! Found just what I was looking for.
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A wonderful curated selection of books on the Philippines, including hard-to-find ones. My order was shipped the next business day and it arrived in excellent condition and ahead of schedule. Five stars customer service. Highly recommended.
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For anyone who would like to grow their collection of Filipino cookbooks but live outside the Philippines, Filipino Food Crawl is a reliable website. There is a very good selection of cookbooks, including hard to find titles and books that are well-produced but don't get much publicity. There is clear communication throughout and the process is seamless. As an added perk, Raf was able to get my cookbook signed and personalized by the author!
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We got the book we wanted in good shape in the timeframe we were given. Glad to be able to have this resource to connect my children to their Filipino cultural heritage through food.
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I was looking for the Goldilocks baking book and came across Filipino food crawl. Apart from that, Raf also helped me in getting other books that were not listed in the site before. Over-all, customer service and communication skills were excellent! My books arrived in Canada without any issues and they were packed neatly. Highly recommended!! Will definitely purchase again!
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I'm delighted to discover Filipino Food Crawl and its stock of sometimes hard-to-locate books on Filipino cuisine and culture. The prices are reasonable (generally cheaper than I've found elsewhere) and the shipment was quick, gloriously well-packed, and arrived safe and sound, to unwrap like rewards to my curiosity (and spurs to my hunger). Thanks!
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I am so glad I found Filipino Food Crawl! I'm always searching for books about Filipino food culture so I'm endlessly grateful for the website's thoughtful curation of our food history. I also attended one of their events and was elated by how many from the community showed up to talk about Filipino food. I will be a returning customer! Thank you Raf and Filipino Food Crawl! :D
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By far one of the best food tours we've ever been on, and one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of our first trip to NYC. Raf immediately makes everyone feel welcome and at ease, and you're like old friends by the end of the tour. He intertwines his deep knowledge of Filipino history and cultural anecdotes with the story of the cuisine and how it has evolved. And the food - OH THE FOOD -- absolutely delicious and unique. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about a cuisine and culture that deserves way more love and credit from Americans.
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So glad to finally have a place to get hard to find books. I can continue to explore and discover my roots, easily accessible. Happy with my orders and will probably order again in the future.
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Great site to buy hard-to-find recipe books from the Philippines.
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