American Catholicism and Social Action: A Search for Social Justice, 1865-1950

By Aaron Ignatius Abell

Book Overview

American Catholicism and Social Action: A Search for Social Justice, 1865-1950 is a historical exploration of the role of American Catholicism in the fight for social justice during the period between the end of the Civil War and the middle of the 20th century. The author, Aaron Ignatius Abell, traces the evolution of Catholic social action in the United States, from the establishment of Catholic social teaching in the late 19th century to the emergence of the Catholic Worker movement in the 1930s and 1940s.Abell examines the ways in which American Catholics responded to the social and economic challenges of their time, including industrialization, urbanization, and the Great Depression. He explores the contributions of prominent Catholic figures such as Cardinal James Gibbons, Dorothy Day, and Monsignor John A. Ryan, as well as the role of Catholic institutions such as Catholic Charities and the National Catholic Welfare Conference.Through his analysis of primary sources such as letters, diaries, and newspapers, Abell provides a nuanced and detailed account of the complex relationship between American Catholicism and social action. He demonstrates how Catholic social thought and practice evolved over time, and how Catholics engaged with broader social movements such as labor unions, civil rights organizations, and anti-war protests.Overall, American Catholicism and Social Action: A Search for Social Justice, 1865-1950 is an insightful and comprehensive study of the intersection of religion and social justice in American history. It sheds light on the contributions of American Catholics to the fight for social justice, and offers valuable insights into the ongoing debates surrounding the role of religion in public life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258416425
• ISBN13: 9781258416423
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"