An explosion of flourishing black megachurches has changed the landscape of American religious life. Boasting memberships into the tens of thousands and meeting within both adorned walls and refurbished warehouse buildings; these contemporary fruits of the Civil Rights Movement hold many of the resources necessary to address America's contemporary social disparities. After studying nearly 150 black megachurches; Tamelyn N. Tucker-Worgs asks; How are these church communities engaging the public sphere? And; why are their approaches so varied?The Black Megachurch sets aside the broad assumptions usually applied to the study of black churches and analyzes the three factors most necessary for social engagement―theological orientation; organization of community development initiatives; and gender-based spheres of labor and leadership. In doing so; Tucker-Worgs underscores the myriad ways in which black megachurches have responded to the changing social climate and concludes that while some have lived up to their potential; others have a long way to go.WINNER of the 2012 W.E.B. DuBois Distinguished Book Award - Presented by The National Conference of Black Political Scientists
#1520089 in Books Library of America 2008-12-26 2008-12-26Format: Box setOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.48 x 4.76 x 5.35l; 5.40 #File Name: 15985303642700 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A must have for any Lincoln buff.By Elizabeth JenkinsThis item is a must have for anyone interested in our 16Th president. Contained in this 3 volume set is every speech and collected writings of Abraham Lincoln that still exist. While the first 2 volumes deal with Lincoln's speeches and writings the 3rd volume is a collection of writings from 100 authors sharing their thoughts on Lincoln himself. Harold Holzer; a very well known and respected author; has done a splendid job of bringing these three volumes together into one box set offering that will grace any home library. More than just a reference source it is entertaining as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Francis X. MeaneyThe lessons of President Lincoln are for all us --freedom is up to us to preserve.18 of 19 people found the following review helpful. LINCOLN'S SPEECHES AND WRITINGS; 2 VOLUMESBy Kay's HusbandBack in 1989 I purchased the two volumes from The Library of America of Abraham Lincoln's speeches; letters; and miscellaneous writings. The volume 1832-1858 also offers the Lincoln-Douglas Debates while the 2nd volume; 1859-1865; offers presidential messages and proclamations. These two volumes having approx 1600 pages are taken from The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy Basler.Having several volumes from The Library of America; I welcome new books as they arrive in their catalog; feeling their goal of preserving and placing in front of American readers many of our important American writers a very worthy endeavor. An endeavor very much needed but neglected until The Library of America took up their publishing project in the early 1980s. I have just read a review claiming that The Library of America sometimes introduces 'politics' into their choice of books; materials; or authors; yet in over several decades of buying their books; I have not found that to be true; nor do I believe that accusation.If you are an American and wish to read American authors as their manuscripts existed in the originals as the author wanted them published; then you can do no better than books from The Library of America. All books are printed on acid free paper; bound and sewn to stand up to multiple readings. The price can be lofty for books; yet today all books are rather expensive; be that as it may; Library of American gives good value for your cost.Semper Fi.
