| Description |
x, 239 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
The public influences of African American churches ; v. 2
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Public influences of African American churches ; v. 2.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Assessing the public policy practices of African American churches / R. Drew Smith -- African American churches, affirmative action, and the campaign against the one Florida plan / Barbara Dianne Savage -- The role of African American churches in crafting the 1996 welfare reform policy / Megan E. McLaughlin -- Contestant, advocate, implementer : social services and the policy roles of African American churches / Michael Leo Owens -- Service provider or policymaker? : Black churches and the health of African Americans / Cathy J. Cohen -- African American churches and reproductive health rights / Emilie M. Townes -- African American clergy and urban school reform / Desiree Pedescleaux -- End of a miracle? : crime, faith, and partnership in Boston in the 1990s / Christopher Winship -- African American churches and the evolution of antiapartheid activism / Columba Aham Nnorum. |
| Subject |
African American churches -- History -- 20th century.
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African American churches. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Christianity and politics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Christianity and politics. |
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United States. |
| Added Author |
Smith, R. Drew, 1956-
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| ISBN |
0822333589 alkaline paper |
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