People of the dream : multiracial congregations in the United States / Michael O. Emerson with Rodney M. Woo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emerson, Michael O., 1965-

Contributor:

Woo, Rodney M., 1962-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Race relations--Religious aspects--Case studies.

Race relations.

Religious institutions--United States--Case studies.

Religious institutions.

Race relations--Religious aspects.

United States--Race relations--Case studies.

United States.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xii, 261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2006]

Summary:

"A rising star in the field of sociology and religion, Michael Emerson has a rare knack for describing statistical results in terms that non-specialists can understand."--Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University

"Exhaustively researched and meticulously crafted, "People of the Dream" is a deeply important book."--Omar McRoberts, University of Chicago

"With an impressive variety of methods, Emerson provides a detailed look at interracial religious congregations that defy the norm of America's most segregated institution. A recommended read for everyone interested in religion and intergroup relations."--Tom Pettigrew, University of California, Santa Cruz

Contents:

Prelude: Decision 1

Chapter 1 Dreams 5

Chapter 2 Distinctive 28

Chapter 3 Paths 47

Chapter 4 Folk 74

Chapter 5 Attractions 105

Chapter 6 Shadows 131

Chapter 7 Momentum 158

Appendix A Shifting Visions: A Brief History of Metaphors for U.S. Race and Ethnic Relations 173

Appendix B Statistical Tables 194

Appendix C Methodology 200

Appendix D Instruments 209.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [245]-255) and index.

ISBN:

0691124515

OCLC:

60715311

Publisher Number:

9780691124513