Contending With Modernity: Catholic Higher Education in the Twentieth Century
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Summary
Contending With Modernity: Catholic Higher Education in the Twentieth Century by Philip Gleason is a book about faith, spirituality, or personal reflection. The record for this copy lists 1995 • Oxford Univ Pr on Demand • 434 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- When you do not want heavy research notes, chapters stretch to deepen scenes rather than rush from event to event.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780195098280
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This book is intended for thoughtful reading about faith or spirituality.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780195098280
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