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A CULTURAL WORKER’S FIRST MANUAL
Essays in Appreciating the Everyday
By Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, 2001.
Softcover, Anvil Publications, 311 pp.

Using over 70 essays that appeared in the pioneering weekly opinion-page column on cultural development from 1989-1996, this first primer explains the vital role history and the arts have in preparing a people to handle their future. It also argues for leadership to tackle its cultural responsibilities as inherent to any policy-making and space development. It reminds readers how important it is to harmonize heart, soul, mind, and purposefulness to ennoble one’s humanity.

 

This book is for:
     • Artists and creative innovators
     • Educators
     • The religious
     • Librarians
     • Communicators in tri-media or I.T.
     • Conservators of folk art or architecture
     • Community councilors or grassroots organizers
     • Entrepreneurs
     • Corporate executives
     • Economists or urban planners
     • Scientists
     • Real estate developers
     • Civic or public sector leaders


About the author:

Felice Prudente Sta. Maria is an award-winning writer in Philippine culture. She is a commissioner for the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines and serves as chair of its Social and Human Sciences Committee.

She was vice-chair of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (1993-2000) which she served as president from 1986-1993, initiating a sectoral focus on museums for lifelong learning and values formation. She was a National Centennial Commissioner to retool major historic sites bilingually for civics education.

To get a copy of this book, check out National Book Store branches or contact Anvil Publishing at tel. nos. 747-1622 or email anvilpublishing@yahoo.com

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