Why do some religious institutions decline in the face of racial integration whilst others grow? How do congregations deal with economic distress? This study of

Forty-seven early houses of worship from all areas of the state. Nearly three hundred stunning color photographs capture the simple elegance of these sanctuarie

This book on black churches and urban politics uses case studies from various cities to examine the strategies and tactics of activist clergy and congregations.

Focusing on how the religious congregations (all Protestant) of a particular town adapted to a rapid influx of newcomers, this book makes a significant contribu