Vatican II: a sociological analysis of religious change
Melissa J. Wilde
Vatican II: a sociological analysis of religious change
Author
Melissa J. WildePublisher
Princeton University PressEdition 1
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Title and Author
Vatican II: a sociological analysis of religious change / Melissa J. WildePublication Details
پرینستون : Princeton University Press، 2007مPhysical Description
xv, 196 p.: ill.; 24 cm.Subject
Vatican Council (2nd: 1962-1965)Christian sociology -- 20th century Catholic Church -- History
Language
انگلیسیOriginally presented as the author's thesis--University of California, Berkeley.
Includes bibliographical references )p. ]571[-091( and index.
Includes bibliographical references )p. ]571[-091( and index.
Contents
Part I. Explaining the Council: -- 1. Collective effervescence and the Holy Spirit: the eventful first session -- 2. Who wanted what and why at the Second Vatican Council?: toward a theory of religious change -- 3. How culture mattered at Vatican II: collegiality trumps authority in the councils's "social movement organizations" -- Part II. Case Studies: -- 4. The declaration on religious freedom: ceding power, gaining legitimacy -- 5. The Blessed Virgin Mary: the toughest fight of the council -- 6. The council's failure to liberalize birth control: lackluster progressive effort meets a hesitant pope