Blacks and Whites in Christian America : how racial discrimination shapes religious convictions / Jason E. Shelton and Michael O. Emerson.
| Author/creator | Shelton, Jason E. |
| Other author | Emerson, Michael O., 1965- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : New York University Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xi, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Religion and social transformation Religion and social transformation. ^A1093233 |
| Contents | Why do African Americans pray so often? -- So rooted a past: slavery and African American Protestant religious tradition -- The Apostles' creed: racial similarities in commitments to core Christian tenets -- Learning and burning: racial differences in "academic" versus "experiential" models of Christianity -- Religious convictions: everyday faith-based actions and beliefs -- Shaded morality: not so black and white -- Far-reaching faith: evidence of an inclusive religious doctrine -- Reconciling the race problem: identity politics and the gulf between black and white Protestants -- Epilogue: the race problem and beloved community. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-269) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012016651 |
| ISBN | 9780814722756 (cl : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 081472275X (cl : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780814722763 (pb : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0814722768 (pb : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780814722787 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0814722784 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 9780814722770 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0814722776 (ebook) |
| Standard identifier# | 40021397761 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BR563.B53 S49 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |