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Religion & beliefs
Paperback. Examines several sources to better understand why war happens. This title explores the growing awareness of historical consciousness within the Catholic tradition-the way beliefs and actions are shaped by time, place, and culture. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX6; JWX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017351
- ISBN
- 9781589017351
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Condition: New
€ 41.21
€ 41.21
hardcover. The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Designed with over 300 illustrations and photographs, this title tells the remarkable story of the administrators, boards, faculty, students, and programs that have made Georgetown a leading institution of higher education. Num Pages: 496 pages, 100 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; 3JF; 3JH; HRLP; JNB; JNMN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589016880
- ISBN
- 9781589016880
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Condition: New
€ 26.93
€ 26.93
Paperback. Can the Catholic Church play a more meaningful role in assisting liberal societies in telling their better story? The author thinks it can. He considers the meaning of secularity as a shared space for all citizens and asks how the Church can contribute to a sensitivity to - and respect for - human dignity and human rights. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589014909
- ISBN
- 9781589014909
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Condition: New
€ 71.02
€ 71.02
Paperback. Is the "private" experience of religion counterproductive to engagement in public life? Does the "public" experience of religion contribute anything distinctive to civic engagement? This title offers a fresh approach to key questions about what role religion plays in fostering civic responsibility in contemporary American society. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012172
- ISBN
- 9781589012172
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Condition: New
€ 41.21
€ 41.21
Paperback. Depicts the ambivalent character of Catholics' mainstream "arrival" in the US over the years, integrating social scientific, historical and moral accounts of persistent tensions between faith and power. This book describes the implications of Catholic universalism for voting patterns, international policymaking, and partisan alliances. Editor(s): Heyer, Kristin E.; Rozell, Mark J.; Genovese, Michael A. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRCC7; HRCX6. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012158
- ISBN
- 9781589012158
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Condition: New
€ 70.75
€ 70.75
Paperback. For well over a century the Catholic Church has articulated clear positions on many issues of public concern, particularly economics, capital punishment, foreign affairs, sexual morality, and abortion. This title offers an examination of the role Catholic clergy play in shaping the political views of their congregations. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC7; HRCX4; JPV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011939
- ISBN
- 9781589011939
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Condition: New
€ 69.79
€ 69.79
Hardback. Examines the arguments and tactics that the influential confessional Christian congregations in the United States - dispensational millenialists, Calvinists, Lutherans, and, to a lesser extent, Methodists, Episcopalians, and Christian Restorationists - used to undermine domestic support for the proposed international body. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC9; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011908
- ISBN
- 9781589011908
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Condition: New
€ 202.09
€ 202.09
Paperback. Does religion promote political mobilization? Are individuals motivated by their faith to focus on issues of social justice, personal morality, or both? This title examines these topics and assesses one question central to these issues: How does faith shape political action in America's diverse religious communities? Editor(s): Wilson, J. Matthew. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRLP5; JP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011724
- ISBN
- 9781589011724
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Condition: New
€ 41.78
€ 41.78
Hardback. Provides a survey of the historical and contemporary relationships between religious expression and liberal democracy in the modern world. This book explores contemporary case studies, such as conflicts between Mormons and Evangelicals in the United States, liberation theology in Latin America, Islam and the state in Uzbekistan, and more. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HR; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 681.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011694
- ISBN
- 9781589011694
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Condition: New
€ 203.59
€ 203.59
Hardback. The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 drastically changed the delivery of social services in the US. This title uses Catholic social teaching as a lens through which to view contemporary American welfare policies, citing the tradition's emphasis on serving the needy - including a preferential option for the poor - and the common good. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011557
- ISBN
- 9781589011557
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Condition: New
€ 115.23
€ 115.23
Hardback. The Charitable Choice provision of the 1996 Welfare Reform Act - buttressed by President Bush's Faith-Based Initiative of 2000 - encouraged religious organizations, including congregations, to bid on government contracts to provide social services. This title looks at the evidence for and against faith-based initiatives. Series: Public Management and Change Series. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HRLM; JHBL; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011311
- ISBN
- 9781589011311
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Condition: New
€ 201.74
€ 201.74
The Catholic Church and the Nation-state. Comparative Perspectives.
. Ed(S): Manuel, Paul Christopher; Reardon, L...
Hardback. Presenting case studies from sixteen countries on five continents, this title paints a portrait of a complex and paradoxical institution whose political role has varied historically and geographically. Editor(s): Manuel, Paul Christopher; Reardon, Lawrence C.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 298 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011144
- ISBN
- 9781589011144
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Condition: New
€ 202.45
€ 202.45
Hardback. Through the centuries, at the heart of Catholic moral theology is a fundamental question: How do we behave responsibly in the face of moral uncertainty? This title calls for a reconsideration of the value of provisional moral knowledge. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011137
- ISBN
- 9781589011137
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Condition: New
€ 70.79
€ 70.79
Paperback. Examines client assessment of the programs, their progress in developing attitudes and resources important for finding self-supporting employment, and their experience in finding actual employment. This title concludes with three sets of concrete recommendations for public policymakers, social service program managers, and researchers. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 242 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLM; JHBL; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011106
- ISBN
- 9781589011106
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Condition: New
€ 70.39
€ 70.39
The Values Campaign?. The Christian Right and the 2004 Elections.
. Ed(S): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J...
Paperback. The Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. This title provides an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HRCX6; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011083
- ISBN
- 9781589011083
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Condition: New
€ 71.07
€ 71.07
Paperback. Charles E Curran has distinguished himself as the well-known and the controversial Catholic moral theologian in the United States. This title tells the story of Curran, a Catholic priest and theologian who, despite being stripped of his right to teach as a Catholic theologian by the Vatican, remains committed to the Catholic Church. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 314 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010871
- ISBN
- 9781589010871
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Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. Includes a discussion of fundamental moral theology that looks at the relationship between the church hierarchy and individual moral decision making. This title focuses on practical and pastoral questions that touch on contemporary concerns ranging from abortion to AIDS, divorce, homosexuality, and teenage sexuality. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 434 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010833
- ISBN
- 9781589010833
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Condition: New
€ 42.48
€ 42.48
Paperback. By challenging our assumptions about the act of self-sacrifice as it relates to religious teachings, the authors have shown altruism to be more of a secular than religious notion. At the same time, their findings highlight how charitable acts operate with the values and structures of the religions studied. Editor(s): Neusner, Jacob (Research Professor of Religion and Theology, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, USA); Chilton, Bruce D. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010659
- ISBN
- 9781589010659
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Condition: New
€ 70.90
€ 70.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 220 pages, 3 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 205 x 18. Weight in Grams: 346.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583949450
- ISBN
- 9781583949450
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.65
€ 19.99
€ 17.65
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Atria Books/Beyond Words
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781582705026
- ISBN
- 9781582705026
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.35
€ 17.99
€ 15.35
Hardback. Aims to make readers understand: the life, death, and legacy of John Paul II; the inner workings of the conclave that elected the pope; the mind and ministry of Benedict XVI; and, the challenges he and the Church face. Editor(s): Walsh, Sister, RSM Mary Ann. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (some colour), maps. BIC Classification: HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580512022
- ISBN
- 9781580512022
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.15
€ 23.99
€ 21.15
hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 185 x 22. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Sheed & Ward United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580511452
- ISBN
- 9781580511452
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Condition: New
€ 68.74
€ 68.74
Hardback. Reflects on the central mystery of faith: how new life springs from death. Invites readers to contemplate the central mysteries of Christ's incarnation, passion, death, and new life. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: G; HRCC7; HRCG9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580511414
- ISBN
- 9781580511414
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.55
€ 34.99
€ 28.55
Paperback. A unique invitation to mothers and parents to pause and reflect on the rhythms , cycles, symbols, and rituals that define who they are, both as caregivers and members of a larger community. Using the liturgical year as her framework, Kathleen Finley explores the spirituality of many kinds of mothers. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580511131
- ISBN
- 9781580511131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.37
€ 23.99
€ 20.37