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Black Churches and Local Politics
. Ed(S): Smith, Drew R.; Harris, Fredrick C.
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Description for Black Churches and Local Politics
hardcover. Editor(s): Smith, Drew R.; Harris, Fredrick C. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HRLP1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
This book on black churches and urban politics uses case studies from various cities to examine the strategies and tactics of activist clergy and congregations. These case studies illustrate how black activist clergy and congregations negotiate the political terrains of their respective cities. The cases show that the political culture of a city—whether that culture is shaped by machine politics, a legacy of political protest, racial and ethnic factionalism, or a city whose power resides in the mayor's office rather than the city council chamber—can influence the tactics of activist clergy and congregations. These cases also show how strategies and ... Read more
This book on black churches and urban politics uses case studies from various cities to examine the strategies and tactics of activist clergy and congregations. These case studies illustrate how black activist clergy and congregations negotiate the political terrains of their respective cities. The cases show that the political culture of a city—whether that culture is shaped by machine politics, a legacy of political protest, racial and ethnic factionalism, or a city whose power resides in the mayor's office rather than the city council chamber—can influence the tactics of activist clergy and congregations. These cases also show how strategies and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742545212
SKU
V9780742545212
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About . Ed(S): Smith, Drew R.; Harris, Fredrick C.
R. Drew Smith is the Scholar-in-Residence and director of Religion and Public Life Projects at The Leadership Center at Morehouse College. Fredrick C. Harris is professor of political science at Columbia University.
Reviews for Black Churches and Local Politics
Examines activism by black clergy in such cities as Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, and Washington.
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