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Caplow, Theodore, "The Case of the Phantom Episcopalians," American Sociological Review, 63 (February, 1998), 112-113.
Abstract:
The GSS and a study done by Hadaway, Marler, and Chaves report more Episcopalians than official Episcopal church counts. In 1991 the latter figure was around 2.5 million, whereas GSS and HMC estimates are 5.3 and 6.1 million, respectively.
GSS Years:ACT: The GSS and a study done by Hadaway, Marler, and Chaves report more Episcopalians than official Episcopal church counts. In 1991 the latter figure was around 2.5 million, whereas GSS and HMC estimates are 5.3 and 6.1 million, respectively.
Other Data Sets:
Gallup; Survey of Religious Affiliation 1989-90
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