Public Religion and Urban Transformation: Faith in the City

by Lowell W. Livezey

Book Overview

American cities are in the midst of fundamental changes. De-industrialization of large, aging cities has been enormously disruptive for urban communities, which are being increasingly fragmented. Though often overlooked, religious organizations are important actors, both culturally and politically in the restructuring metropolis.
Public Religion and Urban Transformation provides a sweeping view of urban religion in response to these...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081475158X
• ISBN13: 9780814751589
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"