Description: A study of the role of the church in cities where a substantial proportion of the world's population live. It shows that theology in an urban context has developed way beyond the inner-city nostalgia.
Brief description: Christopher Baker writes and researches extensively on faith-based engagement in civil society and social policy. He also teaches and facilitates training events on these topics in the UK and beyond.
Review Quotes: 'Christopher Baker offers a refreshing and authoritative look at the opportunities and challenges facing the urban church. This book is a great blend of cultural analysis, local voices and theological reflection. It marks a new wave of thinking about what it means to live as people of faith amidst the complexities of the contemporary city'.--Elaine Graham "University of Manchester"