| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 202 pages) |
| Contents |
Twenty-five years of observing Catholic life -- The legacy of pre-Vatican II Catholics -- Catholics in the United States: a quarter century of change -- Catholic identity and commitment -- American Catholics and church authority -- Catholic women: commitment and change -- Generational changes in catholic practice -- Religion and party politics -- Millennial Catholics -- Conclusions: continuities and changes in American Catholicism -- The 2011 survey |
| Summary |
The American Catholic Church has received much negative press in recent years, from priest abuse scandals to the investigation of nuns. But the heart of the church runs much deeper than these challenges, and the Catholic faith in America continues to evolve. American Catholics in Transition paints a vibrant picture of the diverse church today, outlining changes in the past as well as looking toward continuity and change in the future. The book looks at provocative topics facing Catholics today, including views on church a |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-192) and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Catholic Church -- United States -- History -- 21st century
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| SUBJECT |
Catholic Church fast |
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Katholische Kirche gnd |
| Subject |
RELIGION -- Christianity -- Catholic.
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Katholizismus
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Religiöser Wandel
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United States
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USA
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
D'Antonio, William V., editor of compilation
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| LC no. |
2021693665 |
| ISBN |
9781442219939 |
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1442219939 |
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1299600913 |
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9781299600911 |
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