A critique of modern Western civilization; including contemporary concerns of consumerism; capitalism; globalization; and poverty; from the perspective of a believing Catholic.Responding to Enlightenment and Postmodernist views of the social and economic realities of our time; Cavanaugh engages with contemporary concerns--consumerism; late capitalism; globalization; poverty--in a way reminiscent of Rowan Williams (Lost Icons); Nicholas Boyle (Who Are We Now?) and Michel de Certeau. "Consumption of the Eucharist;" he argues; "consumes one into the narrative of the pilgrim City of God; whose reach extends beyond the global to embrace all times and places." He develops the theme of the Eucharist as the basis for Christian resistance to the violent disciplines of state; civil society and globalization.
#15831 in Books Rose; Alexander 2007-05-01 2007-05-01Format: IllustratedOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .85 x 5.16l; .67 #File Name: 0553383299384 pages
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306 of 310 people found the following review helpful. Comparing Two BooksBy bru888I live on Long Island; near Setauket; the scene of much of the action in this book. A local historian wrote a review of this book for our hometown newspaper in which she compared "Washington's Spies" to the currently popular "George Washington's Secret Six" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager. Here is some of what she had to say:"Kilmeade and Yaeger have spun more than one story here. This non-fiction book hovers dangerously close to the side of fiction" [whereas] "Historians can refer with confidence to Alexander Rose’s book."The reviewer provides this side-by-side comparison of Rose’s book with Kilmeade’s and Yaeger’s:“Washington’s Spiesâ€Bibliography: 16½ pages; including 4½ pages of primary sources alone.Notes: 60 pages; documenting every quotation and inference.“Secret Sixâ€Bibliography: 6 pages; with 3 primary sources listed.Notes: None.I will add this: Not only is "Washington's Spies" the better history; it is well-written history that will keep you reading from cover to cover. It's not just about the Culper Spy Ring; it's also an interesting look at life in New York City and on Long Island during the Revolutionary War. You will gain added insight as to why the British lost that war and their American colonies by indulging in neglect; greed; corruption; and brutality that ultimately hardened the resolve of Patriots and lost the allegiance of many disheartened Loyalists.I give 5-stars to "Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring."3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy David Lawrence MooreIf you want to know a side of the Revolutionary War that many don't know; you have to read this book. Excellent content and very enjoyable to read. I had to force myself to put it down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Buy the book!By Teresa DurshimerWe've been watching TURN and I wanted to get the "real" story. I had checked it out at the library where I was out of town and couldn't finish there but it was good enough that I bought it. Great book; well researched and it answered questions the show had not yet done. I leaned quite a few things including that the show took some "creative liberties "- nothing major but it's nice to know the actual events. Worth the read!!
