Title
The Catholic Church and politics in Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Role
Philip J. Williams.
Files
Document Type
Book
Description/Summary
Unlike most recent studies of the Catholic Church in Latin America, Philip J. Williams analyzes the Church in two very dissimilar political contexts-Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Despite the obvious differences, Williams argues that in both cases the Church has responded to social change in remarkably similar fashion. The efforts of progressive clergy to promote change in both countries have been largely blocked by Church hierarchy, fearful that such change will threaten the Church's influence in society.
ISBN
9780822911555
Publication Date
1-1-1989
Publication Information
Williams, Philip J., The Catholic Church and politics in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Pittsburgh, PA : University of Pittsburgh Press, c1989.
Rights
Copyright: University of Pittsburgh Press, c1989.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Philip J., "The Catholic Church and politics in Nicaragua and Costa Rica" (1989). Walter J. Petry Book Gallery. 13.
https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/petry-books/13