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OverviewPundits and commentators are constantly striving to understand the political behavior of Latinos—the largest minority in the United States and a key voting block. As Catherine E. Wilson makes clear in The Politics of Latino Faith, not only are Latinos a religious community, but their religious institutions, in particular faith-based organizations, inform daily life and politics in Latino communities to a considerable degree. Timely and discerning, The Politics of Latino Faith is a unique scholarly work that addresses this increasingly powerful political force. As Wilson shows, Latino religious institutions, whether congregations or faith-based organizations, have long played a significant role in the often poor and urban communities where Latinos live. Concentrating on urban areas in the South Bronx, Philadelphia, and Chicago, she provides a systematic look at the spiritual, social, and cultural influence Latino faith-based organizations have provided in American life. Wilson offers keen insight into how pivotal religious identity is in understanding Latino social and political involvement in the United States. She also shows the importance of understanding the theological underpinnings at work in these organizations in order to predict their political influences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine E. WilsonPublisher: New York University Press Imprint: New York University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780814794142ISBN 10: 0814794149 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 June 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction * 1 The Development of a Religious Identity Politics * 2 Latino Faith-Based Organizations and the Urban Context * 3 The New Liberationists * 4 Latino Pastoral Action Center: A Ministry of Personal Outreach * 5 Nueva Esperanza: A Ministry of Institutional Development * 6 The Resurrection Project: A Ministry of Community Empowerment * 7 Speaking the Language of Religious Identity Politics Appendix: Sample Questionnaire Notes Index About the AuthorReviewsA pioneering work examining Latino faith-based organizations. Recommended. Insightfully argued and deeply researched, The Politics of Latino Faith offers a compelling look at one of the most important yet undervalued aspects of Hispanic life in the United States. Catherine Wilson combines vivid descriptive writing, a strong narrative voice and clear theoretical analysis to produce a valuable book. - Roberto Suro, author of Strangers Among Us: Latino Lives in a Changing America Author InformationCatherine E. Wilson is Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department and the Center for Liberal Education at Villanova University and Non-Profit Coordinator of the University’s Masters of Public Administration Program. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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