Michael P. Hornsby-Smith's Books

An overview of Catholic social thought, both official and non-official, particularly in recent decades, first published in 2006.

Exploring writing of working-class Dublin after Seán O'Casey, this book breaks new ground in Irish Studies, unearthing submerged narratives of class in Irish life. Examining how working-class identity is depicted by authors like Brendan Behan and Roddy Doyle, it discusses how this hidden, urban Ireland has appeared in the country's literature.

Michael Hornsby-Smith offers an overview of Catholic social thought particularly in recent decades. While drawing on official teaching such as papal encyclicals and the pastoral letters of bishops' conferences, he takes seriously the need for dialogue with secular thought. The 2006 book is organized in four stages. Part I outlines the variety of domestic and international injustices and seeks to offer a social analysis of the causes of these injustices. Part II offers a theological reflection on the characteristics of the kingdom of God which Christians are urged to seek. Part III reviews Catholic social thought in six main areas: human rights, the family and bioethical issues, economic life, social exclusion, authentic development, and war and peace. Part IV completes the cycle with a consideration of appropriate social action responses to the injustices which the author has identified and analysed.

An overview of Catholic social thought, both official and non-official, particularly in recent decades, first published in 2006.

In this book Michael P. Hornsby-Smith reflects on nearly eight decades as a Roman Catholic. This has been a period of great turmoil from the depression years in pre-war England, through childhood years and the Second World War in Scotland, post-war social

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An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought

An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought

Writing Ireland's Working Class

Writing Ireland's Working Class

An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought

An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought

An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought

An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought

Reflections on a Catholic Life

Reflections on a Catholic Life

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