From Pews to Polling Places - Faith and Politics in the American Religious Mosaic

Zusammenfassung Does religion promote political mobilization? Are individuals motivated by their faith to focus on issues of social justice! personal morality! or both? This title examines these topics and assesses one question central to these issues: How does faith shape political action in America's diverse religious communities?

Product details

• Authors: J. Matthew Wilson, J. Matthew (EDT) Wilson
• Assisted by: J. Matthew Wilson (Editor), Wilson J. Matthew (Editor)
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.10.2007
• EAN: 9781589011724
• ISBN: 978-1-58901-172-4
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Religion and Politics Series; Religion and Politics; Religion and Politics Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science; USA, RELIGION / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, Politics & government, United States of America, USA, Politics and government, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Religious social & pastoral thought & activity