In Religion, Politics, and Polarization, three esteemed scholars trace the confluence of religion and party in the US Congress over time. The authors examine several issues of contemporary relevance as they trace the increasing polarization in Congress.
In Religion, Politics, and Polarization, three esteemed scholars trace the confluence of religion and party in the US Congress over time. The authors examine several issues of contemporary relevance as they trace the increasing polarization in Congress.
William V. D'Antonio is research professor of sociology at The Catholic University of America and a fellow of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies. He is the co-author or co-editor of fifteen books, including American Catholics Today and American Catholics in Transition. Steven A. Tuch is professor of sociology and of public policy and public administration at The George Washington University. He is the author or co-author of several books, including Race and Policing in America and The Other African Americans. Josiah R. Baker is an assistant professor of financial economics at Methodist University and an adjunct associate professor of economics and geography at George Mason University. He is the author of Macroeconomics: Theories, Principles, and Issues.
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Preface and Acknowledgments 1: Setting the Stage: Culture Wars, Religion, and Congress 2: Religion in Congress: A Historical Overview 3: Religious Composition of the U.S. House and Senate, 1959-2010 4: Abortion: Exemplar of the Polarized Congress? 5: Defense, Taxes, and Welfare: Key Votes in the House and Senate 6: Does Religion Transcend Social Issue Voting? The Relationship between Religion and Congressional Ideology Steven A. Tuch and Alyx Mark 7: Toeing the Party Line: The Increasing Influence of Partisanship among White Protestants and White Catholics, 1972-2010 Robert P. Jones and Daniel Cox 8: Discussion and Conclusion Appendix A Appendix B Notes References Index About the Authors
Preface and Acknowledgments 1: Setting the Stage: Culture Wars, Religion, and Congress 2: Religion in Congress: A Historical Overview 3: Religious Composition of the U.S. House and Senate, 1959-2010 4: Abortion: Exemplar of the Polarized Congress? 5: Defense, Taxes, and Welfare: Key Votes in the House and Senate 6: Does Religion Transcend Social Issue Voting? The Relationship between Religion and Congressional Ideology Steven A. Tuch and Alyx Mark 7: Toeing the Party Line: The Increasing Influence of Partisanship among White Protestants and White Catholics, 1972-2010 Robert P. Jones and Daniel Cox 8: Discussion and Conclusion Appendix A Appendix B Notes References Index About the Authors
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