Religion and Politics in America - 9781138596153

Name: Religion and Politics in America - 9781138596153
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Religion and Politics in AmericaFaith, Culture, and Strategic Choices\nAuthor(s): Allen D. Hertzke, Laura R. Olson, Kevin R. den Dulk, Robert Booth Fowler\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138596153, 978-1138596153\nSynopsis\nReligion and politics are never far from the headlines, but their relationship remains complex and often confusing. This book offers an engaging, accessible, and balanced treatment of religion in American politics. It explores the historical, cultural, and legal contexts that motivate religious political engagement and assesses the pragmatic and strategic political realities that religious organizations and people face. Incorporating the best and most current scholarship, the authors examine the evolving politics of Roman Catholics; evangelical and mainline Protestants; African-American and Latino traditions; Jews, Muslims, and other religious minorities; recent immigrants and religious \""non.