Publisher's Synopsis
- Focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs).
- Examines the varied and shifting meanings of religiosity, volunteerism, "doing good," development, charity, and justice
- Calls for a greater understanding of the macro-level promises and pitfalls of increasing reliance on FBOs to design and deliver social services and development
- Redresses the imbalance of anthropological studies that have focused on the role of secular NGOs
