1000 City Churches

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H Paul Douglass

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Christianity; Christian ministry & pastoral activity; Urban communities; Religious groups: social & cultural aspects

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""1000 City Churches"" is a foundational sociological study that examines the landscape of urban religion in early twentieth-century America. Written by H. Paul Douglass, a pioneer in the field of religious research, this work offers a comprehensive analysis based on a massive data set of a thousand urban congregations across the United States.

The book explores how the rapid growth of cities and the shifting social dynamics of the 1920s impacted church organization, attendance, and community influence. Douglass provides an empirical look at the diversity of urban churches, categorizing them by size, function, and their relative success in adapting to the complex metropolitan environment. The text moves beyond simple observation to offer statistical insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by religious institutions in a rapidly modernizing world.

This study remains a significant resource for scholars of the sociology of religion, urban history, and American ecclesiastical development. By documenting the demographic and institutional changes of the era, ""1000 City Churches"" serves as a vital historical record of how faith communities navigated the transition from rural traditions to the complexities of the urban landscape.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: H Paul Douglass
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 535g
ISBN: 9781025256504
ISBN 10: 1025256506
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active