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People of the Dream : Multiracial Congregations in the United States
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People of the Dream : Multiracial Congregations in the United States Paperback - 2008

by Emerson, Michael O

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Princeton University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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THIS BOOK is an in-depth study of contemporary multiracial religious congregations.

From the rear cover

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

"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

"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

About the author

Michael O. Emerson is Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Sociology and founding director of the Center on Race, Religion, and Urban Life at Rice University. He is the coauthor of several books, including Divided by Faith, United by Faith, and Against All Odds. Dr. Rodney Woo is Senior Pastor of the Wilcrest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas