| ID | 080608 |
| Title Proper | Catholic contribution to democratization's third wave |
| Other Title Information | altruism, hegemony or self-interest? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Anderson, John |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the contribution of the Roman Catholic Church to democratization's 'third wave'. Whilst making no substantive claims about the centrality of religion to political transitions, it indicates several ways in which national Catholic hierarchies and the wider Catholic Church contributed to democratization. Of more interest, however, is the question of why the Catholic Church shifted from its traditional position of hostility to democracy. Three primary explanations are offered for the Catholic contribution: theological change, the pursuit of hegemony and the attempt to maintain market share. All three offer useful insights, though this article ultimately suggests that a combination of internal change and contingency is key to understanding this phenomenon |
| `In' analytical Note | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 20, No.3; Sep 2007: p383-399 |
| Journal Source | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 20, No.3; Sep 2007: p383-399 |
| Key Words | Religion ; National Identites |