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How much do American Catholics still identify with the Catholic Church? Do they agree with the Church''s teachings, and how often do they participate in its sacraments? What do they think it takes to be a good Catholic? What do they consider to be the Church''s core teachings? How do they believe issues of faith and morals should be decided: by the hierarchy, the laity, or some combination of the two? How are they coping with the priest shortage, and what do they believe the Church should do to solve the problem? How do they feel about social issues such as capital punishment and increased military spending? In American Catholics, four distinguished sociologists use national surveys from 1999, 1993, and 1987 to examine these issues. They show that Catholics'' beliefs and practices are changing. They also demonstrate how differences in gender, generation, and commitment to the Church influence attitudes on all of these issues. Balanced and clear, filled with useful tables and charts, and unique in its ability to compare results over time, American Catholics makes essential reading for anyone interested in the future of Catholicism in the United States.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
762 kr
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Mathematics lies at the heart of our scientific understanding of climate. This book presents a timely collection of problems and modules that enable instructors to help students engage critically with climate-related topics while deepening and strengthening their mathematical skills. Each activity is carefully curated to provide the necessary scientific background and context, making it easier to integrate climate applications into the classroom. Many exercises foster meaningful connections between data and mathematical theory. The book is organized into two parts. Part 1 features problem sets arranged by course, allowing instructors to quickly locate material aligned with subjects such as college algebra, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Highlights include analyzing solar panel costs through logarithmic models in precalculus, exploring carbon cycle dynamics using matrix-vector multiplication in linear algebra, and finding bifurcations in a differential equation model of tropical cyclones. Part 2 presents eleven in-depth modules for instructors who wish to consider climate applications more extensively. In addition to student-facing materials, each module includes dedicated instructor notes that outline the relevant scientific background, highlight key climate insights, and suggest possible pathways through the content, ranging from multi-day lesson plans to guided student projects. Supplementary resources for the book, including datasets, code, and solutions, are available at www.ams.org/bookpages/clrm-79.