Representing God at the Statehouse

Religion and Politics in the American States
Herausgeber: Cleary, Edward L.; Hertzke, Allen D.

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Produktbeschreibung

In this groundbreaking collection, Edward L. Cleary and Allen D. Hertzke bring together nine new essays that provide the first systematic, comparative view of religion and politics at the state level. These essays take an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing states across the nation and how religious lobbies and organizations are addressing them. By examining the responses of different denominations and their rationales for involvement, the contributors explore the enormous diversity of interests being represented at the state level.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 437g
• ISBN-13: 9780742534384
• ISBN-10: 0742534383
• Artikelnr.: 20961395

Autorenporträt

Edward L. Cleary is professor of political science at Providence College. Allen D. Hertzke is professor of political science and director of religious studies at the University of Oklahoma.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Religious Advocacy in New Jersey Chapter 3
Massachusetts Political and Religious Culture Chapter 4 Religious Lobbying
in Virginia: How Institutions Can Quiet Prophetic Voices Chapter 5 The
Influence of Christian Conservatives in the Empire State of the South
Chapter 6 Religious Advocacy in the Texas Legislature Chapter 7 Religious
Group Advocacy in Michigan Politics Chapter 8 Religious Advocacy in the
Wisconsin Statehouse Chapter 9 Religious Interest Group Activity in Utah
State Government Chapter 10 The Lively World of California's Religion and
Politics Chapter 11 Conclusion: Themes in Religious Advocacy