The Catholic Church and the Nation-State: Comparative Perspectives

by Lawrence C. Reardon and Clyde Wilcox

Book Overview

Presenting case studies from sixteen countries on five continents, The Catholic Church and the Nation-State paints a rich portrait of a complex and paradoxical institution whose political role has varied historically and geographically. In this integrated and synthetic collection of essays, outstanding scholars from the United States and abroad examine religious, diplomatic, and political actions-both admirable and regrettable-that shape...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589011155
• ISBN13: 9781589011151
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"