Churches and charity in the immigrant city : religion, immigration, and civic engagement in Miami / edited by Alex Stepick, Terry Rey, Sarah J. Mahler.

In addition to being a religious countryover ninety percent of Americans believe in Godthe United States is also home to more immigrants than ever before. Churches and Charity in the Immigrant City focuses on the intersection of religion and civic engagement among Miami's immigrant and minority...

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Online Access:Electronic book from JSTOR
Other Authors: Stepick, Alex. Rey, Terry. Mahler, Sarah J., 1959-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, ©2009.
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Summary:In addition to being a religious countryover ninety percent of Americans believe in Godthe United States is also home to more immigrants than ever before. Churches and Charity in the Immigrant City focuses on the intersection of religion and civic engagement among Miami's immigrant and minority groups. The contributors examine the role of religious organizations in developing social relationships and how these relationships affect the broader civic world. Essays consider the role of leadership in the promotion and creation of "civic social capital" in a Haitian Catholic church, transnational.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 285 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780813547145
0813547148
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