Religion and Economic Justice

Häftad, Engelska, 1992

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As Eastern European economies move to capitalism, many people there hope for a better life. But capitalism is no guarantee of prosperity. Economic deprivation, war, social marginalization, and powerlessness mark the lives of millions and spark social movements for economic justice aimed at correcting these conditions. Often these movements are based in religious communities, their activists motivated by religious commitment to human dignity and the need for personal empowerment. Although the new theology contains an economic critique, little dialogue has taken place between the religious and economic communities on matters of economic analysis. Religion and Economic Justice seeks to develop this exchange.This book contains original essays by distinguished contributors from economics, religious ethics, and biblical studies. The authors provide a powerful critique of the individualism which underlies mainstream economic analysis and which fragments our communities, a critique that extends to the values implicit in the market system. The authors also show how social marginalization and economic deprivation are the consequences of economic organization, not simply the failings of individuals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1992-08-11
Mått152 x 23 x 25 mm
Vikt408 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor277
FörlagTemple University Press,U.S.
ISBN9781566390033

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Preface Part I: Terms for a Dialogue 1. Economics and Liberation Theology - Michael Zweig Part II: Religious Perspectives on Economic Justice 2. Values and Economic Structures - Norma K. Gottwald 3. An Ethical Critique of Capitalism: Contributions of Modern Catholic Social Teaching - Gregory Baum 4. Economic Justice for Whom? Women Enter the Dialogue - Pamela K. Brubaker 5. Jewish Liberation Theology and Emancipatory Politics - Michael Lerner Part III: Structures of Modern Capitalism 6. Man-Made Starvation in Africa - Ann Seidman 7. Global Economic Structures: Their Human Implications - Amata Miller, IHM 8. Class and Poverty in the U.S. Economy - Michael Zweig - Part IV: Political Implication 9. The Economy Produces People: An Introduction to Post-Liberal Democracy - Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis 10. Individual and Community in Society and Nature - Frances Moore Lappe and J. Baird Callicott Contributors

"A superb book, containing some of the best work of highly distinguished figures in economics, religious ethics, and biblical studies.... There is no doubt, this book is timely, diverse yet coherent, excellent, and engaging."-Cornel West "This collection of essays seeks to effect a junction between religiously based and Marxist critiques of the present economy and represents usefully a significant strand of critical thought."-Kenneth J. Arrow, Joan Kenney Professor of Economics, Stanford University and Nobel Laureate in Economics "The essays are all substantive, from prominent writers.... What is best about the book is its focus on new developments between theology and economic life and its fresh thoughts on the changes in theory and policy that we need."-Beverly Harrison, Union Theological Seminary