The Christian Right In American Politics / Edition 1 available in Paperback
The Christian Right In American Politics / Edition 1
- ISBN-10:
- 0878403922
- ISBN-13:
- 9780878403929
- Pub. Date:
- 05/06/2003
- Publisher:
- Georgetown University Press
- ISBN-10:
- 0878403922
- ISBN-13:
- 9780878403929
- Pub. Date:
- 05/06/2003
- Publisher:
- Georgetown University Press
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Overview
The Christian Right in American Politics, under the direction of three of the nation's leading scholars in the field of religion and politics, recognizing the movement as a force still to be reckoned with, undertakes the important task of making an historical analysis of the Christian Right in state politics during its heyday, 1980 to the millennium. Its twelve chapters, written by outstanding scholars, review the impact and influence of the Christian Right in those states where it has had its most significant presence: South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Maine, and Oregon and Washington.
Since 1980, scholars have learned a good deal about the social characteristics, religious doctrine, and political beliefs of activists in and supporters of the Christian Right in these states, and each contribution is based on rigorous, dispassionate scholarship. The writers explore the gains and losses of the movement as it attempts to re-shape political landscapes. More precisely, they provide in-depth descriptions of the resources, organizations, and the group ecologies in which the Christian Right operates-the distinct elements that drove the movement forward.
As the editors state, "the Christian Right has been engaged in a long and torturous 'march toward the millennium,' from outsider status into the thick of American politics." Those formative years, 1980-2000, are essential for any understanding of this uniquely American social movement. This rigorous analysis over many states and many elections provides the clearest picture yet of the goals, tactics, and hopes of the Christian Right in America.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780878403929 |
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Publisher: | Georgetown University Press |
Publication date: | 05/06/2003 |
Series: | Religion and Politics Series |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 308 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Mark J. Rozell is professor and chair, Department of Politics at the Catholic University of America. He is the author of nine books and editor of ten books on various aspects of American politics, including the politics of the Christian Right. He is coauthor of Second Coming: The New Christian Right in Virginia Politics, and coeditor of God at the Grassroots; God at the Grassroots, 1996; and Prayers in the Precincts.
W. Clyde Wilcox is professor of government at Georgetown University. He is the author of Onward Christian Soldiers: The Religious Right in American Politics, coauthor of Second Coming: The New Christian Right in Virginia Politics, and coeditor of God at the Grassroots; God at the Grassroots, 1996; and Prayers in the Precincts.
Table of Contents
Introduction:The Christian Right's Long Political MarchJohn C. Green, Mark J. Rozell, and Clyde Wilcox1. Advance and Retreat in the Palmetto State: Assessing the Christian Right in South CarolinaC. Danielle Vinson and James L. Guth
2. Virginia: Birthplace of the Christian RightMark J. Rozell and Clyde Wilcox
3. Texas: Religion and Politics in God's CountryJames W. Lamare, Jerry L. Polinard, and Robert D. Wrinkle
4. "A Necessary Annoyance"? The Christian Right and the Development of Republican Party Politics in FloridaKenneth D. Wald and Richard K. Scher
5. The Christian Right's Mixed Success in MichiganCorwin E. Smidt and James M. Penning
6. Iowa: Crucible of the Christian RightDonald P. Racheter, Lyman A. Kellstedt, and John C. Green
7. The Kansas Christian Right and the Evolution of Republican PoliticsAllan J. Cigler, Mark Joslyn, and Burdett A. Loomis
8. Strong Bark, Weak Bite: Three Strengths and Liabilities of the Christian Right in Minnesota PoliticsChristopher P. Gilbert and David A. M. Peterson
9. The Christian Right and the Cultural Divide in ColoradoRobert Zwier
10. The Christian Right in California: Dimming Fortunes in the Golden StateJ. Christopher Soper and Joel S. Fetzer
11. The Christian Right in the Northwest: Two Decades of Frustration in Oregon and WashingtonWilliam M. Lunch
12. Citizen Initiative in MaineMatthew C. Moen and Kenneth T. Palmer
Conclusion:The Meaning of the March: A Direction for Future ResearchClyde Wilcox, Mark J. Rozell, and John C. Green
Contributors
Index
What People are Saying About This
This volume brings together twelve timely case studies of Christian Right activism in one of its most influential settings—state politics. The distinguished team of authors highlight the evolving nature of the Christian Right movement and emphasize its varying levels of success and support in different state contexts.
The Christian Right in American Politics continues to prove that Green, Rozell, and Wilcox are among the leading scholars of religion and politics in the U.S. today. They and their contributors have given an historical overview of the Christian Right in politics across the country, pointing out the context of its successes and failures in the public arena. Further, they have woven together the meaning of these events into a cohesive picture for the present and future of the U. S. political process and public policydebate. Their contributions are enormous . . . again.
"This volume brings together twelve timely case studies of Christian Right activism in one of its most influential settingsstate politics. The distinguished team of authors highlight the evolving nature of the Christian Right movement and emphasize its varying levels of success and support in different state contexts."Laura R. Olson, author of Filled with Spirit and Power: Protestant Clergy in Politics
"The Christian Right in American Politics continues to prove that Green, Rozell, and Wilcox are among the leading scholars of religion and politics in the U.S. today. They and their contributors have given an historical overview of the Christian Right in politics across the country, pointing out the context of its successes and failures in the public arena. Further, they have woven together the meaning of these events into a cohesive picture for the present and future of the U. S. political process and public policydebate. Their contributions are enormous . . . again."Jo Renee Formicolaprofessor of political scienceSeton Hall University and , author of John Paul II, Prophetic Politician