
God and Government in the Ghetto
by Michael Leo Owens
Title:
God and Government in the Ghetto
Author:
Michael Leo Owens
Series (if any):
Morality and Society Series
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
304 pages
Publisher:
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:
9780226642062
EAN:
9780226642062
Publication Date:
15/12/2007
Classifications:
Interdisciplinary studies
Weight (g):
687
Dimensions (mm):
23 x 16 x 2
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
As government agencies have encouraged faith-based organizations to help ensure social welfare, many black churches have received grants to provide services to their neighborhoods' poorest residents. This title demonstrates that this alliance serves as a means for black clergy to reaffirm their political leadership in black civil society.










