Religion, Politics, and Polarization: How Religiopolitical Conflict Is Changing Congress and American Democracy
In Religion, Politics, and Polarization, three esteemed scholars trace the confluence of religion and party in the US Congress over time. The authors examine several issues of contemporary relevance as they trace the increasing polarization in Congress.
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Lanham, MD
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
2013
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In: | Year: 2013 |
Reviews: | [Rezension von: D'Antonio, William V., 1926-, Religion, politics, and polarization] (2015) (Wilson, J. Matthew)
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Further subjects: | B
Church and state ; United States
B United States. -- Congress B Legislators ; United States B United States ; Congress B Religion and politics -- United States B Electronic books B Legislators -- United States B Religion and politics ; United States B Church and state -- United States |
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Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9781442223974 |
Summary: | In Religion, Politics, and Polarization, three esteemed scholars trace the confluence of religion and party in the US Congress over time. The authors examine several issues of contemporary relevance as they trace the increasing polarization in Congress. Intro -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Setting the Stage -- Chapter 2: Religion in Congress -- Chapter 3: Religious Composition of the U.S. House and Senate, 1959-2010 -- Chapter 4: Abortion -- Chapter 5: Defense, Taxes, and Welfare -- Chapter 6: Does Religion Transcend Social Issue Voting? -- Chapter 7: Toeing the Party Line -- Chapter 8: Discussion and Conclusion -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Notes -- References -- About the Authors. |
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ISBN: | 1442221089 |