Saving the Heartland: Catholic Missionaries in Rural America
Author:   Jeffrey Marlett
Publisher:   Cornell University Press
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9780875802916


Pages:   277
Publication Date:   01 March 2002
Format:   Hardback
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Saving the Heartland: Catholic Missionaries in Rural America


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Author:   Jeffrey Marlett
Publisher:   Cornell University Press
Imprint:   Northern Illinois University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9780875802916


ISBN 10:   0875802915
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   01 March 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction: Catholic Rural Life? 1. Fertile Land and Fertile Souls: The Catholic Rural Life Movement and Its Antiurban Theology 2. Catholic Colonization Projects in Rural America 3. Part of the Scenery: Catholic Experiences in Rural America 4. Muddy Roads and Rolling Stones: Catholic Motor Missions Conclusion: The Wheat and Chaff of Catholic Agrarianism Notes Bibliography Index

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Marlett's well-written book throws new light on religious life and Catholic tactics in the great Midwest. Choice Original and creative. Steven Avella, Marquette University A helpful contribution to Catholic historical scholarship. Catholic Historical Review


<p> Marlett's well-written book throws new light on religious life and Catholic tactics in the great Midwest. -- Choice <p> Original and creative. --Steven Avella, Marquette University<p> A helpful contribution to Catholic historical scholarship. -- Catholic Historical Review


Marlett's well-written book throws new light on religious life and Catholic tactics in the great Midwest. -- Choice Original and creative. --Steven Avella, Marquette University A helpful contribution to Catholic historical scholarship. -- Catholic Historical Review


Author Information

Jeffrey Marlett is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York.

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