Doing Justice in Our Cities: Lessons in Public Policy from America’s Heartland
Warren R. Copeland
Westminster John Knox Press, 2009, 127 pp., $19.95
Social justice takes a practical and political turn in Warren R. Copeland’s newest book, which analyzes how a Christian in politics can live out his or her faith. His academic yet approachable tone presents thorough research studies and applies them to ethical responses to social justice. Copeland uses Springfield, Ohio, where he serves as mayor, to highlight problems of poverty concentration and lack of diversity.
This book would best suit students aspiring to serve the community in the fields of politics and social work, often using language that resonates strongly with people experienced in these areas of study. Overall, Copeland offers a message of challenge and hope, encouraging Christians to live out their faith in a public setting.
