Churches and Charity in the Immigrant City

Religion, Immigration, and Civic Engagement in Miami

Alex Stepick editor Terry Rey editor Sarah J Mahler editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rutgers University Press

Published:15th Apr '09

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In addition to being a religious country--over ninety percent of Americans believe in God--the 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, for example, consider the role of leadership in the promotion and creation of "civic social capital" in a Haitian Catholic church, transnational ties between Cuban Catholics in Miami and Havana, and several African American congregations that serve as key comparisons of civic engagement among minorities. This book is important not only for its theoretical contributions to the sociology of religion, but also because it gives us a unique glimpse into immigrants' civic and religious lives in urban America.

Any future research on immigrant religion will be guided by the insights in this important book. -- Helen Rose Ebaugh * author of Religion and the New Immigrants: Continuities and Adaptations in Immig *
A stunning achievement! The volume offers rich detail and illuminating theory. One of the best books ever written on religion, immigration, and civic life. -- Thomas A. Tweed * author of Crossing and Dwelling: A Theory of Religion *
A valuable addition to the burgeoning literature on immigrants' religion and their civic engagement. Highly recommended. * Choice *

ISBN: 9780813544601

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 481g

336 pages