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Title:
The Oxford handbook of religion and American politics / edited by Corwin E. Smidt, Lyman A. Kellstedt, James L. Guth.
Publication Information:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Call Number:
BL2525 .O94 2017
Abstract:
This handbook examines the considerable research that has been conducted into the study of religion and politics. It reviews previous work, explains the findings of that research and speculates about the bases of the various findings.
ISBN:
9780190657871
Physical Description:
xi, 586 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Contents:
The role of religion in American politics : explanatory theories and associated analytical and measurement issues / Religion and the American founding / Religion and American voting behavior, 1830s to 1930s / Religion and American political thought / Culture, religion and American political life / Religion and political socialization / Religion and American public opinion : economic issues / Religion and American public opinion : social issues / Religion and American public opinion : foreign policy issues / Religion and social movements / Religious interest groups in American politics / Religion, parties, and voting behavior : a political explanation of religious influence / Clergy and American politics / Religion and American political participation / Religion and political tolerance in the United States : a review and evaluation / Religion and politics and the media / Religion and the U.S. Presidency / Religion and legislative politics / Religion and judicial politics / Religion and American public policy : morality policies and beyond
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