Written by one of the great late 19th-century/early-20th-century spiritual and social writers of England, this is a collection of essays addressing the problems of the Industrial Revolution with Christian philosophy and social thought. Among the topics included are industrialism and the rise of unemployment; the evil of the wage system; the importance of land ownership and the restoration of craft production; the necessary connection between real work and spiritual salvation. It is intended for anyone studying social and economic thought as well as Catholic and Christian studies.

About the Author
Fr. Vincent McNabb (1868-1943), Dominican theologian and social critic of 19th- and 20th-century England, is the author of numerous classics of spirituality and history, including Nazareth or Social Chaos, The Catholic Church and Philosophy, Church and Reunion, Craft of Prayer, Faith and Prayer, Geoffrey Chaucer, and many other works.

Reviews
"[T]he attractiveness of Fr. McNabb's folk wisdom is irresistible." -- Marla R. Graves, Townhall.com ND. "[E]ven more important today than when it was first published eighty years ago. . . . His words . . . foreshadow our current situation." -- Shelia McCarthy, Catholic Worker, October/November 2003.



Book Information
ISBN 9780971489462
Author Fr. Vincent McNabb
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint IHS Press
Publisher IHS Press