Patterns of church influence in Brazil's political transition

During the years of the military regime in Brazil, the Catholic church played a prominent role in society and politics. Reversing historical trends, the church came into opposition to the military regime and was extremely active in mobilizing at the bases of society in order to pressure for change....

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1. VerfasserIn: Bruneau, Thomas C. 1939- (Verfasst von)
Beteiligte: Hewitt, W. E. (BeteiligteR)
Medienart: Druck Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: 1989
In: Comparative politics
Jahr: 1989, Band: 22, Heft: 1, Seiten: 39-61
weitere Schlagwörter:B Brasilien
B Brasilien Katholische Kirche Demokratisierung
B Demokratisierung
B Katholische Schule
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Zusammenfassung:During the years of the military regime in Brazil, the Catholic church played a prominent role in society and politics. Reversing historical trends, the church came into opposition to the military regime and was extremely active in mobilizing at the bases of society in order to pressure for change. Using survey data collected in 1982 and 1984, the paper attempts to examine the extent of church influence in present-day Brazil
Physische Details:12 Tab., Lit. S. 60-61
ISSN:0010-4159
Enthält:In: Comparative politics