Encyclopedia Rizaliana
Encyclopedia
The Encyclopedia Rizaliana is one of the more recent subject-specific encyclopedia
s in the English language
. As the name suggests, it is published mainly for those who would like to know and learn more about the Philippines
' foremost patriot, Dr. Jose Protasio Rizal
: his life, his works, and his continuing influences. The contributors' entries were subjected to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the somewhat narrowly-defined field of Rizaline Studies, nevertheless the peer review process involved an international community of Rizaliana experts who are qualified and able to perform impartial review.
The maiden one-volume edition (2008) of the encyclopedia has about 700 articles, many of them of the short-entry variety (100 words or less) but some running to considerable length (the "comics by and about Rizal" article is over 300 words long with illustrations). The work's coverage of Philippine and World geography and history may be considered too short and pales in comparison to the works of Ambeth Ocampo
. Written by nine contributors, the Rizaliana includes over 900 index entries, 150 cross-references, tables, maps
, and black-and-white line art
and color images. The contributors feel that they need not sign their specific contributions, and the references were incorporated within the articles.
graduate but currently based at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
, was responsible for the general format of the work. He has also contributed substantially to the project itself. A review made mention that "the contributors, except for two or three, as virtually unknown in the academic field." A number of other Rizal scholars and Rizalists were earlier invited and agreed to contribute, but they have died just months before the Encyclopedia Rizaliana project formally commenced.
The earlier online version of the Encyclopedia Rizaliana, first introduced in June 1998 through Homestead Technologies
, has ceased to exist in 2002. This online version, like the latter print, is designed for high school and first-year college students along with public library users in Metro-Manila. It was once available to some libraries as CD-ROM intended for college students, with an accompanying workbook for the Course in Rizal.
Currently, Encyclopedia Rizaliana is printed and bound by the Lulu Press, (a transnational company offering print-on-demand publishing and online order fulfillment) in paperback
student edition and in casewrap-hardcover
binding (i.e., a coffee-table edition). Copies of the two editions of the book were out as early December, 2007 but they were post-dated 2008. The cover is a photo-mosaic of a popular portrait of Rizal. The two said editions are also sold as downloadable PDF files.
Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge....
s in the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. As the name suggests, it is published mainly for those who would like to know and learn more about the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
' foremost patriot, Dr. Jose Protasio Rizal
José Rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
: his life, his works, and his continuing influences. The contributors' entries were subjected to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the somewhat narrowly-defined field of Rizaline Studies, nevertheless the peer review process involved an international community of Rizaliana experts who are qualified and able to perform impartial review.
The maiden one-volume edition (2008) of the encyclopedia has about 700 articles, many of them of the short-entry variety (100 words or less) but some running to considerable length (the "comics by and about Rizal" article is over 300 words long with illustrations). The work's coverage of Philippine and World geography and history may be considered too short and pales in comparison to the works of Ambeth Ocampo
Ambeth Ocampo
Ambeth R. Ocampo is a multi-awarded Filipino historian, academic, journalist, and author best known for his writings about Philippines' national hero José Rizal and for "Looking Back", his bi-weekly editorial page column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer...
. Written by nine contributors, the Rizaliana includes over 900 index entries, 150 cross-references, tables, maps
MAPS
Maps is the plural of map, a visual representation of an area.As an acronym, MAPS may refer to:* Mail Abuse Prevention System, an organisation that provides anti-spam support...
, and black-and-white line art
Line art
Line art is any image that consists of distinct straight and curved lines placed against a background, without gradations in shade or hue to represent two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects...
and color images. The contributors feel that they need not sign their specific contributions, and the references were incorporated within the articles.
General Editor and Publisher
The general editor, Prof. Jose Fadul, a U.P. DilimanUniversity of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
graduate but currently based at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is a private Catholic college in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines. The main campus is along Taft Avenue, with two campuses along Pablo Ocampo Street and Arellano Avenue...
, was responsible for the general format of the work. He has also contributed substantially to the project itself. A review made mention that "the contributors, except for two or three, as virtually unknown in the academic field." A number of other Rizal scholars and Rizalists were earlier invited and agreed to contribute, but they have died just months before the Encyclopedia Rizaliana project formally commenced.
The earlier online version of the Encyclopedia Rizaliana, first introduced in June 1998 through Homestead Technologies
Homestead Technologies
Homestead Technologies is the owner and operator of a paid web hosting service based in Menlo Park, California. It has existed in various forms since launching in 1998 as a free service...
, has ceased to exist in 2002. This online version, like the latter print, is designed for high school and first-year college students along with public library users in Metro-Manila. It was once available to some libraries as CD-ROM intended for college students, with an accompanying workbook for the Course in Rizal.
Currently, Encyclopedia Rizaliana is printed and bound by the Lulu Press, (a transnational company offering print-on-demand publishing and online order fulfillment) in paperback
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
student edition and in casewrap-hardcover
Hardcover
A hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...
binding (i.e., a coffee-table edition). Copies of the two editions of the book were out as early December, 2007 but they were post-dated 2008. The cover is a photo-mosaic of a popular portrait of Rizal. The two said editions are also sold as downloadable PDF files.
Contributors to Encyclopedia Rizaliana maiden edition (2008)
- Rolando G. Talampas, Professor, University of the Philippines-Manila
- Ishmail Mohd. Hussin, Professor, Universiti Sains MalaysiaUniversiti Sains MalaysiaUniversiti Sains Malaysia is a public university with its main campus in Penang, Malaysia. There are three branch campuses: one in mainland Penang , one in Kelantan on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, and a offshore collaboration with a university in India...
- Marcelino G. Catahan, Instructor, AMA Computer University
- Rolando Elan Maningas, Professor, Far Eastern UniversityFar Eastern UniversityFar Eastern University in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of...
and De La Salle-College of Saint BenildeDe La Salle-College of Saint BenildeDe La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is a private Catholic college in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines. The main campus is along Taft Avenue, with two campuses along Pablo Ocampo Street and Arellano Avenue... - Ma. Teresa G. Limson, Professor, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
- Sylvestre Maslang, Professor, Philippine Christian University
- John N. Posaran, Professor, University of the Philippines-Manila
- Juergen Schoener, Order of the Knights of Rizal, Wilhelmsfeld-Heildelberg Chapter, Germany.
- Shimizu Ueda, Professor, Hiroshima University.