Exercise of Informal Power Within the Church of Christ. Black Civil Rights, Muted Justice, and Denominational Politics
| Author: | Douglas, Robert C. | |
| Year: | 2008 | |
| Pages: | 196 | |
| ISBN: | 0-7734-5012-2 978-0-7734-5012-7 | |
| Price: | $159.95 + shipping | |
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The only study to examine how the unofficial hierarchy—editors of
denominational journals, academic leaders, and pastors—shaped the Church of Christ’s response to the Civil Rights Movement.
denominational journals, academic leaders, and pastors—shaped the Church of Christ’s response to the Civil Rights Movement.
Reviews
“This book, as a well-researched and clearly-focused case study, is a rich field for thinking about the nature of how such informal institutions, whether religious, political . . . evolve and wield potent controls.”
– Prof. Joseph M. Webb, Gardner-Webb University
“. . . offers a unique perspective from a view of religio-political landscape into the conservative social views of the Church of Christ denomination. . . . [The author] uses reputational, positional, and decisional survey methods to highlight the various connections within the Church of Christ that aided maintenance of racial and social status quos among its members.” - Prof. Terriel R. Byrd, Palm Beach Atlantic University
“. . . a welcome addition to the literature in the field of sociology of religion. . . . Douglas harnesses appropriate methods . . . in identifying the centers of unofficial power within the Church [this study] is impeccable.” - Prof. Tetsunao Yamamori, Ashbury Theological Seminary
“. . . offers a unique perspective from a view of religio-political landscape into the conservative social views of the Church of Christ denomination. . . . [The author] uses reputational, positional, and decisional survey methods to highlight the various connections within the Church of Christ that aided maintenance of racial and social status quos among its members.” - Prof. Terriel R. Byrd, Palm Beach Atlantic University
“. . . a welcome addition to the literature in the field of sociology of religion. . . . Douglas harnesses appropriate methods . . . in identifying the centers of unofficial power within the Church [this study] is impeccable.” - Prof. Tetsunao Yamamori, Ashbury Theological Seminary
Table of Contents
Foreword by Joseph M. Webb, Ph.D.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Social Setting
2. Centers of Power: Influence – A Veiled yet Vital Community
3. You Have to Have a Scorecard to Appreciate the Game (The Heavy Hitters)
4. Patronage and Perks – The Secret of Getting Ahead
5. The Power of the Printed Page/Poison Pen
6. The Voice of the Southwest – The Firm Foundation
7. Shouting Against the Wind: Mission: The Voice of Dissent
8. A Price to Be Paid
9. Conclusion: What’s a Leopard to Do? Is There Any Hope?
A Postscript
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Social Setting
2. Centers of Power: Influence – A Veiled yet Vital Community
3. You Have to Have a Scorecard to Appreciate the Game (The Heavy Hitters)
4. Patronage and Perks – The Secret of Getting Ahead
5. The Power of the Printed Page/Poison Pen
6. The Voice of the Southwest – The Firm Foundation
7. Shouting Against the Wind: Mission: The Voice of Dissent
8. A Price to Be Paid
9. Conclusion: What’s a Leopard to Do? Is There Any Hope?
A Postscript
Bibliography
Index