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9781566398039
A thorough, complete interview study of Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer organization & a secular form of religion. The issue of citizen participation in civil society is addressed as this book raises questions about why Americans participate with so much fervor in volunteer activities--the convictions & compassion of members of a community working together to house the under-privileged. Author has interviewed 48 members of Habitat's staff; 30 volunteers; & 8 homeowners.Baggett, Jerome P. is the author of 'Habitat for Humanity Building Private Homes, Building Public Religion' with ISBN 9781566398039 and ISBN 1566398037.
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