| Description |
xv, 196 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Originally presented as the author's thesis--University of California, Berkeley. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [175]-190) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Explaining the Council: -- 1. Collective effervescence and the Holy Spirit: the eventful first session -- 2. Who wanted what and why at the Second Vatican Council?: toward a theory of religious change -- 3. How culture mattered at Vatican II: collegiality trumps authority in the councils's "social movement organizations" -- Part II. Case Studies: -- 4. The declaration on religious freedom: ceding power, gaining legitimacy -- 5. The Blessed Virgin Mary: the toughest fight of the council -- 6. The council's failure to liberalize birth control: lackluster progressive effort meets a hesitant pope |
| Subject |
Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano)
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Christian sociology -- Catholic Church -- History -- 20th century.
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| Added Title |
Vatican 2 |
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Vatican Two |
| ISBN |
9780691118291 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0691118299 hardcover alkaline paper |
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