Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-332) and index.
Contents
Faith-based organizing in action : the local organizing committee at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church -- Higher power : the symbiosis of religion and politics -- Race-based organizing in action -- Reweaving the social fabric : social capital and political power -- The political culture of faith-based organizing : practices, beliefs, ethos -- Cultural dynamics and political action -- The limitations of religious culture : moralistic and therapeutic faith -- Making democracy work in America.
