Michael Corbett, Julia Mitchell Corbett

Politics and Religion In The United States (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This text examines the interaction between politics and religion in the United States from the days of the early colonial period through the 1990s. It sets the contemporary discussion of politics and religion in the larger context of the entire scope of US history, and traces significant themes over time showing students how the events of the 1990s have their roots in a long process of development.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 479
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781135579753
• Artikelnr.: 47890903

Autorenporträt

Michael Corbett Ball State University; Julia Mitchell Corbett Ball State University

Inhaltsangabe

1. Politics and Religion: An Overview. Part I: Religion and History. 2. The
Colonial and Founding Eras. 3. Religion and Politics in American History:
1800-1960. 4. Religion and Politics in America since 1960. Part II:
Religion and the First Amendment. 5. The Establishment Clause. 6. The Free
Exercise Clause. Part III: Religion and Public Opinion. 7. Public Opinion
about Religion and Politics. 8. Religious Orientations and Political
Behavior among White Americans. 9. Religion and Politics in Racial Minority
Communities. Part IV: Effects of Religious Influences in Politics. 10.
Religion and Interest Group Activity. 11. Religion in Public Life: The
Contemporary Debate. 12. Conclusion: Is America a Secular or a Religious
Nation?