An ethnographic study of faith-based poverty relief programs in 30 congregations in the rural south.

Charitable giving and philanthropic behavior are frequently the subject of media reports and newspaper headlines. Examining the incentives and barriers to chari

An ethnographic study of faith-based poverty relief programs in 30 congregations in the rural south.

Argues that for the first time in history we're in a position to end extreme poverty throughout the world, both because of our unprecedented wealth and advances

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