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"There is simply no other work I know of that explores the connections of church federations and urban governance. The book offers new perspectives on urban politics and religion and politics. . . . The use of archival material and personal interviews is refreshing and adds significantly to the book." —FREDRICK C. HARRIS, Director, Center for the Study of AfricanAmerican Politics, University of Rochester "Provides an engaging social and religious history of Detroit and New York and presents a compelling account of the similarities and differences. This book will be cited as a standard in the field and will be of interest to students of religion, urban politics, and social history." —CLYDE WILCOX, Department of Government, Georgetown University HENRY PRATT (1934-2000) was professor of political science at Wayne State University. African American Life Series Cover photo: First Congregational Church on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Permission of Balthazar Korab Ltd. Cover design by Maya Rhodes ISBN 0-8143-3172-6 WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS Detroit, Michigan 482014309 9'780814 331729 ...

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