Prof. Stephen Acabado’s Edited Volume Wins National Book Award for Best Book in Social Sciences

Prof. Stephen Acabado’s recent edited volume, Plural Entanglements: Philippine Studies, has been awarded the prestigious National Book Award for Best Book in Social Sciences. This landmark collection, co-edited with scholars Dada Docot (Purdue) and Clement Camposano (University of the Philippines-Visayas), offers the latest essential reader in Philippine Studies and signals a significant moment for Filipino scholarship on the global stage.

Plural Entanglements brings together 15 essays by a group of Filipino academics representing a variety of disciplines, united by a common thread: their shared positioning as homegrown scholars deeply connected to local communities. Anchored in community engagement and committed to advancing dialogues on Filipino identity, history, and transformation, these scholars offer fresh and inclusive perspectives. The book bridges local and diasporic contexts, deepening conversations on Filipino identity and the evolving heritage of Filipino communities across geographies.

This collection is distinguished not only by its thematic depth but also by the unique viewpoints it introduces, foregrounding voices that resonate with the lived experiences and historical journeys of the Philippines. As these scholars contribute to discourses from within and beyond the homeland, Plural Entanglements marks a step toward the “worlding” of Filipino scholarship, expanding its relevance and reach to a global audience.