Conservative Christians and Political Participation - A Reference Handbook

A timely exploration of the political history, growth, and impact of one of the most powerful religious groups in the United States. Conservative Christians and Political Participation examines the involvement and influence of the growing number of Conservative Christians in America. A historical overview of the interaction of religion and politics from colonial times to today sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the demographics of this group, the concerns they share, and the creative methods they employ to achieve their goals through protests, political activity, leadership, and group organization. Case studies tackle highly emotional issues like same-sex marriage, decency in the mass media, school prayer, euthanasia, and American foreign policy toward Israel. The book also covers leaders such as Pat Buchanan and Ralph Reed, and discusses how they have been effective in their lobbying efforts through organizations like the Christian Action Network and the American Family Association.

About the author

Glenn H. Utter is professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, USA. His areas of instruction include American government and politics and classical and contemporary political thought. Dr. Utter received his B.A. in political science from the State University of New York at Binghamton, his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his M.A. in philosophy from the University of London (Bedford College). Dr. Utter has authored the books Campaign and Election Reform (ABC-CLIO, 2008) and The Religious Right: A Reference Handbook (ABC-CLIO, 2001). He also co-edited American Political Scientists: A Dictionary (Greenwood, 2002).

Product details

• Authors: James True, James L True, James L. True, James L./ Utter True, True James L., Glenn Utter, Glenn H Utter, Glenn H. Utter, Glenn H. True Utter, Utter Glenn H.
• Assisted by: Raymond A. Smith (Editor)
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.11.2004
• EAN: 9781851095131
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-513-1
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: Political Participation in America; Political Participation in Ame; Political Participation in America S.; Political Participation in Ame; Political Participation in America
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, United States of America, USA, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Pressure groups & lobbying, Religion: Politics