Moral opposition to authoritarian rule in Chile, 1973-90

Description:

"This study of the Vicaría de Solidaridad provides detailed coverage of its efforts on behalf of human rights during the early years (1973-82) of military rule. While the organization did much to strengthen the Church's credibility with popular sector Chileans, it may not offer a sufficient basis for generalizing about either the Church's moral authority generally or its role, particularly post-1983, in the transition to civilian rule"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

subjects: Catholic Church,  Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Santiago (Chile). Vicaría de la Solidaridad,  Human rights,  Politics and government,  Religious aspects,  Religious aspects of Human rights,  Human rights, chile,  Chile, politics and government,  Catholic church, latin america,  Chile, religion,  Human rights, religious aspects,  Civil rights,  Church and social problems

Places: Chile

Times: 1973-1988