Religion, Politics, and Polarization - How Religiopolitical Conflict Is Changing Congress American

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.

List of contents

Preface and Acknowledgments
1: Setting the Stage: Culture Wars, Religion, and Congress
2: Religion in Congress: A Historical Overview
3: Religious Composition of the U.S. House and Senate, 1959-2010
4: Abortion: Exemplar of the Polarized Congress?
5: Defense, Taxes, and Welfare: Key Votes in the House and Senate
6: Does Religion Transcend Social Issue Voting? The Relationship between Religion and Congressional Ideology
Steven A. Tuch and Alyx Mark
7: Toeing the Party Line: The Increasing Influence of Partisanship among White Protestants and White Catholics, 1972-2010
Robert P. Jones and Daniel Cox
8: Discussion and Conclusion
Appendix A
Appendix B
Notes
References
Index
About the Authors

About the author

William V. D'Antonio is research professor of sociology at The Catholic University of America and a fellow of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies. He is the co-author or co-editor of fifteen books, including American Catholics Today and American Catholics in Transition.

Steven A. Tuch is professor of sociology and of public policy and public administration at The George Washington University. He is the author or co-author of several books, including Race and Policing in America and The Other African Americans.

Josiah R. Baker is an assistant professor of financial economics at Methodist University and an adjunct associate professor of economics and geography at George Mason University. He is the author of Macroeconomics: Theories, Principles, and Issues.

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.

Product details

• Authors: &apos, William V. Tuch antonio, Josiah R. Baker, Baker Josiah R., D&apos, William V. D'Antonio, William V. Tuch D''antonio, D'Antonio William V., Steven A. Tuch
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2013
• EAN: 9781442223974
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-2397-4
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, Religion & politics, Political structure & processes, Religion and Politics, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Political structure and processes, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Religion, Politics & State, Social groups: religious groups and communities, U.S. Congress;United States Congress;US Congress