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Liberation Theology in the Philippines: Faith in a Revolution
by Kathleen M. Nadeau
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Praeger Publishers (2001-10-30)
ISBN: 0275971988
EAN: 9780275971984
Dewy Decimal #: 261.809599
Hardcover: 160 pages
SKU: T070921-6496
Condition: Good
Comments: Very good overall condition. Very tight binding. Book has underlines. Ships same day or next in a bubble mailer. Enjoy.
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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.
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