The church as a political factor in Latin America
Subtitle: with particular reference to Colombia and Chile
By: [by] David E. Mutchler. Foreword by Irving Louis Horowitz.
Series: Praeger special studies in international politics and public affairs
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 1971
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 460
Subjects: Catholic Church -- Latin America; Christianity and politics -- Catholic Church
Description: This study examines the critical impact of the Catholic Church system in Latin America with specific regard to concerted attempts in Colombia and Chile to develop organizational capacity for influence and power. The discussion is concerned with three related issues: first, the interests that link Church policies and activities throughout the American; second, the internal state of Church resources; and third, the over-all impact of the Church on the developmental processes of Latin American nations. -- from Preface.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [429]-445.
Originally issued as the author's thesis, Washington University, St. Louis.