Introduction: The riddle of stingy Christian giving
Giving to change the world
Failed generosity
Toward explaining ungenerous giving
The view from pulpits and pews
A mental experiment in raised expectations
Conclusion
Appendix A: Christian church teachings
Appendix B: Data sources used in analyses
Appendix C: Multivariate regressions on charitable giving.
Passing the plate : why American Christians don't give away more money by Christian Smith. ISBN 9780195337112. Published by Oxford University Press in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.