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Book SynopsisFollowing World War II, the Catholic Church in Europe faced the challenge of establishing political influence with the emerging democratic governments. This work analyzes the Church's differing strategies in Italy, France, and Germany using microeconomic theories of the firm and historical institutionalism.
Trade ReviewA detailed, comparative study of the relationship between the Catholic Church and political parties in post-war Italy and France... -- David J. Levy Catholic Herald
Table of ContentsList of Tables ix Acknowledgments xi List of Abbreviations xv Chapter 1. Introduction: The Catholic Church and Democracy 3 Chapter 2. Interest Groups, Political Parties, and Religion 17 Chapter 3. The Constraints and Opportunities of History 40 Chapter 4. Interests, Identities, and Role Definition 74 Chapter 5. Selecting an Ally: The Catholic Church and Christian Democracy in Italy and France 97 Chapter 6. Evaluating the Alliance: Exit or Voice? 116 Chapter 7. Getting Out the Vote: Mobilization Techniques 135 Chapter 8. Christian Democratic Parties and Their Search for Allies 163 Chapter 9. Comparative Perspectives: Germany 185 Chapter 10. The Political Crossroads of Catholicism in Postwar Europe: Contributions to a Theory of Interest Groups 203 References 223 Index 243
