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Item Details
Title:
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LIBERATION THEOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES
FAITH IN A REVOLUTION |
By: |
Kathleen M. Nadeau |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£74.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0275971988 |
ISBN 13: |
9780275971984 |
Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
Pub. date: |
30 October, 2001 |
Series: |
Religion in the Age of Transformation |
Pages: |
160 |
Description: |
An analysis of the interrelationship of international development policies and local social and economic structures in the Philippines. It shows that conventional development paradigms overlook the human suffering and displacement experienced by those whom the policies are supposed to help. |
Synopsis: |
Liberation Theology in the Philippines: Faith in a Revolution studies the interrelationship of international development policies and local social and economic structures in the Philippines. This ethnography demonstrates that the application of conventional development paradigms to the situation overlooks the human suffering and displacement experienced by the people for whom the policies are supposed to help. By contrast, the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) movement offers an alternative strategy for development that aims to build a more just and community-oriented society, while promoting sustainable development. The study begins with an historical analysis of the relationship between liberation theology, the Catholic Church, and the nationalist struggle. The remaining chapters look at the real experiences of people living and working in the BECs, as they struggle against some of the negative impacts of traditional approaches to development. In addition, the author illustrates how BECs can fail when environmental and social factors clash with a community's attempts at development, and highlights the theology and religious aspects of the BEC movement.This unique contribution to the study of liberation theology and development will be of interest to scholars, students, and professionals working with development agencies and religious organizations. |
Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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