Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Return to Order Return to Order John Horvat II In times of crisis, we are forced to reexamine our ways and ponder our future. It is in this framework that we need to consider our present economic plight and the charting of our path forward. In h… OL17833793W
Catholic social thought Catholic social thought Shannon, Thomas A.,O'Brien, David J. "This classic compendium of church teaching offers the most complete access to more than 100 years of official statements of the Catholic Church on social issues"-- OL19040867W
Caring economics Caring economics Tania Singer,Matthieu Ricard Can the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In Caring… OL19999077W
The money cult The money cult Chris Lehmann "A grand, brilliantly written work of American history. We think we know the story of American religion: the Puritans were cold, austere, and pious, and Christianity continued pure and uncorrupted un… OL20027660W
Buddhist economics Buddhist economics Clair Brown "Traditional economics measures the ways in which we spend our income, but doesn't attribute worth to the crucial human interactions that give our lives meaning. Clair Brown, an economics professor a… OL20049801W
The Economics of Neighborly Love The Economics of Neighborly Love Tom Nelson 1 online resource OL20210631W
Life Abundant Life Abundant Sallie McFague "In this work, Sallie McFague argues that responsible discipleship today entails disciplined religious reflection. Theology matters: without serious reflection on their worldview, ultimate commitment… OL3355109W
The new holy wars The new holy wars Nelson, Robert H. "Examines economics and environmentalism as competing public religions that derive from, and continue, a Christian worldview; argues that debates over global warming and other environmental issues ar… OL3525387W
Islam and the Moral Economy Islam and the Moral Economy Charles Tripp How do modern Muslims adapt their traditions to engage with today's world? Charles Tripp's erudite and incisive book considers one of the most significant challenges faced by Muslims over the last si… OL6016820W