The Catholic Church in State Politics: Negotiating Prophetic Demands and Political Realities

by David Yamane

Book Overview

The political advocacy of the American Catholic Bishops at the state level is one of the Church's best-kept secrets. In this groundbreaking work, David Yamane reveals the rich history, accomplishments, and challenges of bishops and their lay colleagues in local politics. Through sociological analysis, up-to-date examples, and personal interviews, Yamane explains how the local Catholic advocacy organizations in thirty-three states and Washington, D.C.,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742532291
• ISBN13: 9780742532298
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"