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Levi, Werner was born on March 23, 1912 in Halberstadt, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1940.
( Written from a political and historical perspective, th...)
Written from a political and historical perspective, this book addresses the treatment of poverty by the Catholic Church from the beginning of the industrial revolution--about 1800--to the present. Its emphasis is on the Third World, particularly Latin America. Werner Levi studies the Church's differing approaches to dealing with the problem of poverty and the political consequences these approaches have had upon the relations between the Vatican and regional governments. The book also focuses on the controversy surrounding Liberation Theology, as both poverty and Liberation Theology play a large part in Latin American politics. By comparing broadly similar situations of poverty in 19th century Europe and 20th century Latin America, Levi reaches the conclusion that, in its reluctance to go beyond rhetoric in dealing with poverty, the church may lose the loyalty of its Third World constituency in much the same way as it lost the loyalty of the labor movement in the 19th century. The book examines Pope John Paul II's progressivism in dealing with poverty and the similarities between the socialist leanings of the Pope's speeches and the Liberation Theologian's writings. Levi points out, however, that the Pope's progressivism is not shared by the Vatican officialdom. This thought provoking, well researched book will appeal to students and scholars of theology and church history, as well as political scientists and sociologists dealing with religion and the social problem of poverty.
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(Is the possibility of nuclear war between the superpowers...)
Is the possibility of nuclear war between the superpowers disappearing? A distinguished political scientist discusses the prohibitive cost of nuclear war in an economically interdependent world, and shows how national interest will be more cheaply advanced in the future by war-by-proxy or on non-military battlefields. '...the work represents a useful addition to the debate about the implications of changing ecological conditions on the conduct of world politics...Levi's work is likely to gain recognition for its systematic examination of one of the most thought-provoking propositions in the international relations field. The book is a useful and welcome contribution.' -- The American Political Science Review, Volume 77
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( Fundamentals of World Organization was first published ...)
Fundamentals of World Organization was first published in 1950. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. This book offers fresh insight into the possibility of one peaceful world. It stresses pragmatic realities; it does not rest on formulation of the ideal. Anti-democratic forces can be prevented from controlling the future course of world events only if plans are made now for a realistic world organization. The plans must be based on recognition and knowledge of all the problems involved. Dr. Levi's approach to the broad subject of world organization is analytical, in contrast to most previous studies, which have been historical or descriptive. With the calm, dispassionate viewpoint of a social scientist, the author upsets such common fallacies as the belief that world tension is caused primarily by clashes of ideologies or that world public opinion is effective in shaping the foreign policies of nations.
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( Free India in Asia was first published in 1952. Minneso...)
Free India in Asia was first published in 1952. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. The critical importance of India to the global future of democracy is recognized throughout the world, but perhaps less well understood is the significance to India's future political course of her relations with the other Asian nations. This carefully documented study surveys India's position in the whole of Asia and her relations with each of the countries in the area, with emphasis on developments since India's independence in 1947. Much of the material is based on Dr. Levi's personal observations and interviews with Indian leaders during a recent visit to the country. In contrast to most studies of India's foreign policy, which are either speculative or partisan, Dr. Levi's work is based on factual findings, not on preconceived ideas.
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( American-Australian Relations was first published in 19...)
American-Australian Relations was first published in 1947. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. This new study fills a wide gap in the story of American-Australian relations and is a timely addition to the literature in this field. There has been no comprehensive treatment of the topic before, and it will be of interest to those seeking information that the thorough documentation includes wide use of reports of the American consuls in Australia, and material from Australian parliamentary debates and Australian and American newspapers. Australia has emerged from the war as an important world power that demands a prominent role in the south and southwest Pacific. At the same time the United States has become more and more deeply involved in Far Eastern affairs. The book gives the background of the development and shows the gradual enlargement of spheres of mutual interest between the two countries, both political and economic, from the end of the eighteenth century down to the problems presented by postwar developments in the Pacific. Emphasis is placed on the economic and political ambitions of the two countries, and on their resulting agreements and disagreements both in their direct relations and in their relations with the whole Far Eastern region. Dr. Levi points out that the new importance of the Pacific resulting from World War II has proved to both nations their mutual dependence, but at the same time has increased their national interest in ever-widening and overlapping spheres in the Pacific area.
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Levi, Werner was born on March 23, 1912 in Halberstadt, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1940.
Juris Doctor, University Fribourg, 1934. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1944.
Assistant instructor to professor University Minnesota, 1943-1963. Professor to professor emeritus University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1963—2005. Visiting professor Melbourne University, 1947, Marburg University, 1948, New Delhi University, 1950, Graduate Institute International Studies, Geneva, 1958-1959.
Carnegie visiting professor University Hawaii, 1961. Researcher, lecturer India, Korea, 1964-1965, Australia, Tahiti, 1966, Western Europe, 1969, Japan, 1964-1965, 86.
(Is the possibility of nuclear war between the superpowers...)
( Written from a political and historical perspective, th...)
( Fundamentals of World Organization was first published ...)
( American-Australian Relations was first published in 19...)
( Free India in Asia was first published in 1952. Minneso...)
Son of Gustav and Zipora (Petuchowski) L. Widower; children: Antonia J., Matthew D.