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Pius XII and Technology

PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (07/25/2006)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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""Pius XII And Technology"" by Leo J. Haigerty is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the Catholic Church and technological advancements during the papacy of Pius XII. The book explores how the pope and the church responded to the rapid technological changes of the mid-twentieth century, including the development of atomic energy, space exploration, and communication technologies. Haigerty examines Pius XII's views on technology and how they were shaped by his Catholic faith, as well as how the pope's stance on technology influenced the church's teachings and practices. The book also delves into the role of the Vatican in promoting scientific research and the ethical considerations surrounding technological progress. Overall, ""Pius XII And Technology"" offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and technology during a critical period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781428653870
ISBN-10: 1428653872
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 276
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.62 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.90 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Technology & Engineering | History
Technology & Engineering | Christianity - Catholic
Technology & Engineering | Europe - Italy
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""Pius XII And Technology"" by Leo J. Haigerty is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the Catholic Church and technological advancements during the papacy of Pius XII. The book explores how the pope and the church responded to the rapid technological changes of the mid-twentieth century, including the development of atomic energy, space exploration, and communication technologies. Haigerty examines Pius XII's views on technology and how they were shaped by his Catholic faith, as well as how the pope's stance on technology influenced the church's teachings and practices. The book also delves into the role of the Vatican in promoting scientific research and the ethical considerations surrounding technological progress. Overall, ""Pius XII And Technology"" offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and technology during a critical period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Foreword by: Ong, Walter J.
Walter J. Ong, S.J. (1912 2003), was University Professor of Humanities at Saint Louis University, where he taught for thirty-six years. His books include Fighting for Life: Contest, Sexuality, and Consciousness, Interfaces of the WordStudies in the Evolution of Consciousness and Culture, and Rhetoric, Romance, and Technology: Studies in the Interaction of Expression and Culture, all from Cornell; Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word; The Presence of the Word: Some Prolegomena for Cultural and Religious History; and Ramus, Method, and the Decay of Dialogue: From the Art of Discourse to the Art of Reason.
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