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In Living the Catholic Social Tradition combines four essays from leading scholars with eight concrete case studies based on community social justice projects across the country. This unique combination of theory and reflective practice provides uni

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Author:   Kathleen Maas Weigert ,  Alexia K. Kelley ,  William P. Bolan ,  Patrick J. Hayes
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Sheed & Ward,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.372kg
ISBN:  

9780742531888

ISBN 10:   0742531880
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   26 November 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Part I: Framing Essays Chapter 4 Living the Catholic Social Tradition: Introduction and Overview Chapter 5 Social Change Strategies for the Future of Metropolitan Areas Chapter 6 From Industrialization to Globalization: Church and Social Ministry Chapter 7 Catholic Social Teaching: Starting with the Common Good Part 8 Part II: Case Studies Chapter 9 Introduction to Case Studies Chapter 10 Young Visionaries in the South Bronx Chapter 11 The Resurrection Project Chapter 12 The Neighborhood Development Center Chapter 13 Oakland Community Organizations' ""Faith in Action"": Locating the Grassroots Social Justice Mission Chapter 14 COPS: Putting the Gospel into Action in San Antonio Chapter 15 Coalition of Immokalee Workers Chapter 16 Baltimore: BUILD and the Solidarity Sponsoring Committee Chapter 17 Students Against Sweatshops Part 18 Resource Section Part 19 About the Authors"

Reviews

"Some books are written to be read. Living the Catholic Social Tradition is written to engage. It doesn't tell you about the Catholic Social Tradition, it draws you to it. Its analysis is so essential you wonder how you did without it. And its case studies give you not only reason to hope, but all the more reason to join in the current of hope. -- Suzanne Toton, Ed.D.,, Theology/Religious Studies Department and staff member at The Center for Peace and Justice Education, Villanova University Living the Catholic Social Tradition presents Catholic social ethics in its most practical light. Instead of repeating well-known principles, the editors gathered authors who are immersed in the practical world and familiar with Catholic social teachings from the ""grassroots"" level. The pedagogy offered in this book breaks new ground. Readers will be enlightened by the early overview chapters, and find new ways in which the principles of love and justice make practical demands of believers today. This book is a ""must read"" for anyone concerned with the ""faith that does justice."" -- Stephen J. Pope, Boston College An indispensable resource for illuminating Catholic Social Teaching, this volume instructs and inspires people of faith to meet the intractable problems of poverty, injustice, the violation of human rights, and environmental degradation with confidence that the world not only must but can be made better. The insightful commentaries and practical case studies inform the intellect, excite the imagination, and resonate deeply with a passionate faith that yearns to be lived out in the world. -- Kerry A. Robinson, Director of Development, Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University Living the Catholic Social Tradition is a valuable addition to the sparse literature of American Catholic social thought and action. The introductory essays are masterfully done by some of our best scholars; they will be useful on their own. The case studies are well chosen and broadly representative of the remarkable spectrum of Catholic social engagement across the United States. Teachers and activists and pastoral ministers will all find this book inspiring and suggestive of projects for schools, parishes and people. -- David J. O'Brien, Loyola Professor of Roman Catholic Studies, College of the Holy Cross"

An indispensable resource for illuminating Catholic Social Teaching, this volume instructs and inspires people of faith to meet the intractable problems of poverty, injustice, the violation of human rights, and environmental degradation with confidence that the world not only must but can be made better. The insightful commentaries and practical case studies inform the intellect, excite the imagination, and resonate deeply with a passionate faith that yearns to be lived out in the world.--Kerry A. Robinson

Some books are written to be read. Living the Catholic Social Tradition is written to engage. It doesn't tell you about the Catholic Social Tradition, it draws you to it. Its analysis is so essential you wonder how you did without it. And its case studies give you not only reason to hope, but all the more reason to join in the current of hope. -- Suzanne Toton, Ed.D., Living the Catholic Social Tradition presents Catholic social ethics in its most practical light. Instead of repeating well-known principles, the editors gathered authors who are immersed in the practical world and familiar with Catholic social teachings from the grassroots level. The pedagogy offered in this book breaks new ground. Readers will be enlightened by the early overview chapters, and find new ways in which the principles of love and justice make practical demands of believers today. This book is a must read for anyone concerned with the faith that does justice. -- Pope, Stephen J. An indispensable resource for illuminating Catholic Social Teaching, this volume instructs and inspires people of faith to meet the intractable problems of poverty, injustice, the violation of human rights, and environmental degradation with confidence that the world not only must but can be made better. The insightful commentaries and practical case studies inform the intellect, excite the imagination, and resonate deeply with a passionate faith that yearns to be lived out in the world. -- Kerry A. Robinson Living the Catholic Social Tradition is a valuable addition to the sparse literature of American Catholic social thought and action. The introductory essays are masterfully done by some of our best scholars; they will be useful on their own. The case studies are well chosen and broadly representative of the remarkable spectrum of Catholic social engagement across the United States. Teachers and activists and pastoral ministers will all find this book inspiring and suggestive of projects for schools, parishes and people. -- O'Brien, David J.

Author Information

"Kathleen Maas Weigert is the first Director of the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service and Research Professor in both the Department of Sociology & Anthropology and the Program on Justice & Peace at Georgetown University. She co-edited America's Working Poor and is one of the authors of The Search for Common Ground: What Unites and Divides Catholic Americans, which received the ""1998 Award for Excellence in Research"" from the National Conference of Catechetical Leaders. Alexia K. Kelley is currently Program Director at Environmental Resources Trust in Washington DC, where she focuses on partnerships to support renewable energy. For nine years she worked at the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in media, development and outreach."

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