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Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Preface xi
5. Part I: Introduction to the Field of Studying Congregations 1
6. Part II: Congregational Contribution to Quality of Life in Urban America 61
7. Part III: Special Congregations and Subgroups 121
8. Part IV: Area Organizations That Enhance the Congregational Social Service Capacity 195
9. Part V: Conclusions and Implications 251
10. Appendix: Methods 293
11. Notes 297
12. References 301
13. Index 321
14. Acknowledgments 331