Bibliograph

Politics and religion in the United States, Michael Corbett, Julia Corbett-Hemeyer, and J. Matthew Wilson

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Politics and religion in the United States, Michael Corbett, Julia Corbett-Hemeyer, and J. Matthew Wilson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-369) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Politics and religion in the United States

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861072836

Responsibility statement

Michael Corbett, Julia Corbett-Hemeyer, and J. Matthew Wilson

Table Of Contents

Politics and religion: an overview -- pt. I. Religion and history. The colonial and founding eras -- Religion and politics in American history: 1800-1960 -- Religion and politics in America since 1960 -- pt. II. Religion and the First Amendment. The establishment clause -- The free exercise clause -- pt. III. Religion and public opinion. Public opinion about religion and politics -- Religious orientations and political behavior among white Americans -- Religion and politics in racial minority communities -- pt. IV. Effects of religious influences in politics. Religion and interest group activity -- Religion in public life: the contemporary debate -- Conclusion: is America a secular or a religious nation?

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