Religion and politics in the United States
By: Kenneth D. Wald.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: CQ Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9781568021577
Subjects: Religion and politics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; United States -- Religion -- 1960-; United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989.
Description: The leading book in its field, Religion and Politics in the United States is a comprehensive guide to the political mobilization of religious organizations, their impact at the ballot box, and their influence on the framing of national agendas. Stressing the diversity of religion in the United States and its consequences for American political life, author Kenneth D. Wald argues that no one can fully understand how America governs itself without recognizing the profound influence of religion. - Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-388) and index.
Table of contents: title: A secular society?; title: Religion and politics : points of contact; title: Religion and American political culture; title: The religious dimension of American political behavior; title: Religion and the state; title: Religion and American public policy; title: The political mobilization of Evangelical Protestants; title: Continuity and change outside the Evangelical camp; title: Religion and American political life