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Politics in the Pews: The Political Mobilization of Black Churches (The Politics of Race and Ethnicity)
Eric Mcdaniel
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Description for Politics in the Pews: The Political Mobilization of Black Churches (The Politics of Race and Ethnicity)
Paperback. Examines the factors underlying the political mobilization of Black churches. Probing the dynamics of churches as social groups, this title presents fresh perspectives on civil rights history and the evangelical politics of the twenty-first century. Series: Politics of Race & Ethnicity S. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 tables, 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC99; JFSL3; JFSR; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
A shepherd and his sheep. Although this familiar analogy may apply to a pastor's spiritual leadership, it doesn't accurately describe his role as a political leader. He can encourage and inspire through his own political involvement; he cannot prod an unwilling congregation into action.As Eric McDaniel demonstrates in his study of Black congregations in the U.S., a church's activism results from complex negotiations between the pastor and the congregation. The church's traditions, its institutional organization, and its cultural traditions influence the choice to make politics part of the church's mission. The needs of the local community and opportunities to vote, ... Read more
A shepherd and his sheep. Although this familiar analogy may apply to a pastor's spiritual leadership, it doesn't accurately describe his role as a political leader. He can encourage and inspire through his own political involvement; he cannot prod an unwilling congregation into action.As Eric McDaniel demonstrates in his study of Black congregations in the U.S., a church's activism results from complex negotiations between the pastor and the congregation. The church's traditions, its institutional organization, and its cultural traditions influence the choice to make politics part of the church's mission. The needs of the local community and opportunities to vote, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
Series
Politics of Race & Ethnicity S.
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, United States
ISBN
9780472050468
SKU
V9780472050468
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About Eric Mcdaniel
Eric L. McDaniel is Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin.
Reviews for Politics in the Pews: The Political Mobilization of Black Churches (The Politics of Race and Ethnicity)
Politics in the Pews probes the internal dynamics of political decision making within the Black church. - William E. Nelson, Jr., Ohio State University