The Catholic Ethic in American Society: An Exploration of Values (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)
By John E. Tropman.
Description
Based on years of scholarly research, this book offers a fresh perspective of the Protestant ethic by contrasting it with the newly identified Catholic charity ethic. There are several key features that distinguish the Catholic ethic from its Protestant counterpart, including how each ethic values money and work, family and community, and the individual. The Protestant ethic is rooted in the values of work, wealth, and achievement while the Catholic ethic is firmly based on long-standing traditions and beliefs of sharing. When the two are compared, the Catholic ethic has a stronger value ba...
ISBN(s)
0787901237, 9780787901233
