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Wilde, Melissa J., 1974-

Vatican II : a sociological analysis of religious change / Vatican 2 Vatican Two Melissa J. Wilde. - Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2007. - xv, 196 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Originally presented as the author's thesis--University of California, Berkeley.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-190) and index.

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

ISBN: 9780691118291 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0691118299 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006103370

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA747326 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013772697 Uk

Subjects--Meeting Names:
Vatican Council Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano) 1962-1965 : (2nd :

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christian sociology--Catholic Church--History--20th century.

LC Class. No.: BX830 1962 / .W47 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 262/.52