Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy: 2 Volume Set: Michael L. Coulter: Scarecrow Press

Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy

2 Volume Set

Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy

2 Volume Set

Description

With more than 800 topics from over 300 contributors, Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy is a comprehensive introduction to the Catholic vision of society, social relations, and the human being. It combines theoretical work on important topics and scholarly disciplines (e.g., economics, moral theology, natural law, philosophy, psychology); social science perspectives on a variety of topics (e.g., alcoholism and drug abuse, forgiveness and mercy, globalization); and treatment of practical policy implications that flow from applying the Catholic religious, moral, and intellectual tradition to contemporary issues (e.g., abortion, assisted suicide, immigration policy, school choice, torture).

The book reflects a broad range of Catholic thought that is international in scope, but with an emphasis on the American situation. Its interdisciplinary approach offers insights from a variety of perspectives: theological, philosophical, historical, economical, sociological, political, psychological, and legal. The work will appeal to individuals who want a clear and accurate introduction to Catholic social thought and a Catholic-informed social science and social policy. One certainly need not be a devotee and advocate for Catholic social thinking to find this encyclopedia of good use as a handy reference tool.

Product details

Published	Jul 16 2007
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Extent	1192
ISBN	9780810859067
Imprint	Scarecrow Press
Dimensions	11 x 9 inches
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Anthology Editor

Michael L. Coulter

Anthology Editor

Stephen M. Krason

Anthology Editor

Richard S. Myers

Anthology Editor

Joseph A. Varacalli

This substantial work features over 800 signed, well-constructed, pointed articles.

Library Journal
Rich and articulate. ... an appropriate addition to libraries.

Booklist
[This collection] simply must be in every Catholic library—parish, high school, college, and university....The Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy should be warmly welcomed by Catholics and others who want to understand both what the Church teaches and how that teaching is being interpreted and applied.

First Things
The Encyclopedia is a masterful compendium of Catholic Social Teaching that will be helpful to any sociologist, psychologist, economist, theologian, cleric, religious, or layman looking for a good overview of Catholic teaching on a vast range of topics. I highly recommend it.

W Bradford Wilcox, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Virginia and fellow of the Witherspoon Institute
The Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science and Social Policy is one of those tools that, once you use it, you simply can't be without. Handsomely produced, easy to read and filled with outstanding Catholic scholarship, this is a key resource not just for schools and libraries, but for every committed Catholic adult. If you want a briefing on natural law, the background on Catholic social doctrine, or a biography of major Catholic thinkers from the past like Christopher Dawson, the Encyclopedia is the place to turn. It's invaluable.

Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput O.F.M., Cap., Archbishop of Denver
A remarkable amount of research went into this much needed and long overdue project. For Catholic writers and defenders of the Catholic faith in the civic arena in a growing secular culture, Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science and Social Policy is a Godsend.

Raymond L. Flynn, Former Mayor of Boston and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican