Overview

Catholic Social Thought presents detailed commentary and response to the Vatican's 2005 Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with contributions from outstanding American scholars. Addressing theology, social theory, the family, economy, government, labor, global society, gender, peace, and the environment, the various authors explore the core theology, explain the Compendium's themes and arguments, and apply their own intellectual powers to applications of its teachings. Some of the essays are largely expository, some more critical (in both positive and negative senses). Some operate from a standard of magisterial assent in conformity with Ad Tuendam Fidam, others do not. Together, the essays represent the range of Catholic thinking on social issues in the American Church today.

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This book is a valuable summary and scholarly examination of this major, crucial social document of the Catholic Church. It explores, with considerable thoroughness, the Compendium 's content, sources, perspectives, and the questions it discusses. It is certain to become a standard in the literature on the Compendium.--Stephen M. Krason

This book is a valuable summary and scholarly examination of this major, crucial social document of the Catholic Church. It explores, with considerable thoroughness, the Compendium s content, sources, perspectives, and the questions it discusses. It is certain to become a standard in the literature on the Compendium.--Stephen M. Krason

Author Information

D. Paul Sullins is professor of sociology at the Catholic University of America. Anthony J. Blasi is professor of sociology at Tennessee State University.

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