The Other Philadelphia Story: How Local Congregations Support Quality of Life in Urban America
Ram A. Cnaan, Stephanie C. Boddie, Charlene C. McGrew, Jennifer KangFor many living in U.S. cities, social services come not from the government but from local churches. Based on the first census of congregations ever conducted in any American city, this book provides an authoritative account of the functioning of congregations, their involvement in social services, and their support of other organizations.
For many living in U.S. cities, social services come not from the government but from local churches. Based on the first census of congregations ever conducted in any American city, this book provides an authoritative account of the functioning of congregations, their involvement in social services, and their support of other organizations.
Year:
2010
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press
Language:
english
Pages:
352
ISBN 10:
0812201620
ISBN 13:
9780812201628
File:
PDF, 1.27 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2010