People of the Dream: Multiracial Congregations in the United States Multiracial Congregations in the United States

"Exhaustively researched and meticulously crafted, "People of the Dream" is a deeply important book."--Omar McRoberts, University of Chicago

"A rising star in the field of sociology and religion, Michael Emerson has a rare knack for describing statistical results in terms that non-specialists can understand."--Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University

"With an impressive variety of methods, Emerson provides a detailed look at interracial religious congregations that defy the norm of America's most segregated institution. A recommended read for everyone interested in religion and intergroup relations."--Tom Pettigrew, University of California, Santa Cruz