Encyclopedia of Religion in American Politics
Author | : Jeffrey Schultz |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 1998-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780313371769 |
ISBN-13 | : 0313371768 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Religion in American Politics written by Jeffrey Schultz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-12-14 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, such issues as abortion, capital punishment, sex education, racism, prayer in public schools, and family values keep religion and politics closely entwined in American public life. This encyclopedia is an A-to-Z listing of a broad range of topics related to religious issues and politics, ranging from the religious freedom sought by the Pilgrims in the 1620s to the rise of the religious right in the 1980s.