Saving America? : faith-based services and the future of civil society / Robert Wuthnow.
Saving America? : faith-based services and the future of civil society / Robert Wuthnow.
Saving America? : faith-based services and the future of civil society / Robert Wuthnow.
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Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2004.
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N361.75/6
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English
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p. cm.
Contents
1. Why "Faith-Based"? Why Now? -- 2. Congregation-Based Social Services -- 3. Congregations as Caring Communities -- 4. Religion and Volunteering -- 5. Faith-Based Service Organizations -- 6. The Recipients of Social Services -- 7. Promoting Social Trust -- 8. Experiencing Unlimited Love? -- 9. Publ...
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Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2004.
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New Jersey
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c2004.
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"The answers that emerge demonstrate the American religion is helping needy families and that it is, more broadly, fostering civil society. Yet religion alone cannot save America from the broad problems it faces in providing social services to those who need them most."--BOOK JACKET....
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Saving America? : faith-based services and the future of civil society / Robert Wuthnow.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
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c2004.
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N361.75/6
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74Vv5rKpKEmZ
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0691119260 :
9780691119267 (cloth : alk. paper)
0691119260 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780691119267 :
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361.750973
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991017737029702626
