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Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities Paperback – February 1, 2007

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Robert M. Franklin provides first-person advice and insight ashe identifies the crises resident within three anchor institutionsthat have played key roles in the black struggle for freedom. Blackfamilies face a "crisis of commitment" evident in the rising rates offather absence, births to unmarried parents, divorce, and domesticabuse or relationship violence.

Black churches face a "mission crisis" as they struggle to servetheir upwardly mobile and/or established middle class "payingcustomers" alongside the poorest of the poor.

Historically black colleges and universities face a crisis of"relevance and purpose" as they now compete for the best studentsand faculty with the broad marketplace of colleges.With clarity and passion, Franklin calls for practical andcomprehensive action for change from within the AfricanAmerican community and from all Americans.

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"Robert Franklin is one of the most prophetic leaders and visionary thinkers of his generation. This challenging book warrants our close attention." -- Cornel West "Princeton University"

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Robert M. Franklin is Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Emory University. He has also served at the University of Chicago, Harvard Divinity School, Colgate-Rochester Divinity School, and the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, as well as at the Ford Foundation. His prior books from Fortress Press include Liberating Visions: Human Fulfillment and Social Justice in African-American Thought (1990, 0-8006-2392-4) and Another Day's Journey: Black Churches Confronting the American Crisis (1997, 0-8006-3096-3). A frequent commentator on public radio's "All Things Considered" he lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press; First Edition (February 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800638875
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800638870
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
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cassandra Darden
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for African American Families, Church leaders and Community Leaders
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This book arrived in a timely manner and was clean and good condition with the exception of the front corner was mildly worn and folded back. An excellent read that was required for my Divinity class. Great resource for understanding the history of the African American family, the crisis that we face in our families, churches, and colleges and strategies for renewal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Book, "Crisis In The Village"
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Product was received on time and in great condition. His book is long overdue and well received. Special thanks to the author. I am a satisfied customer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READING
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Very informative and well written. It also makes you want more. The author takes info from other writers and expands their point of view to another level.
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Vanessa Azubuike-pperry
5.0 out of 5 stars Crisis in the Village
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This is an excellent book and all ministers should read it and learn from it! We have problems in our communities. Here's some insight. We can not keep our head in the sand! We must restore our communities. It is up to us! The Church!
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good book
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Very good analysis of concerns affecting African American communities.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Timely and in excellent condition
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I received the book in a timely manner and in excellent condition as a new book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities
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I found this book very informative. I would recommend this book and keep it as a reference text.
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