Representing God at the Statehouse: Religion and Politics in the American States - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0742534383 ISBN 13: 9780742534384

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

In this groundbreaking collection, Edward L. Cleary and Allen D. Hertzke bring together nine new essays that provide the first systematic, comparative view of religion and politics at the state level. These essays take an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing states across the nation and how religious lobbies and organizations are addressing them. By examining the responses of different denominations and their rationales for involvement, the contributors explore the enormous diversity of interests being represented at the state level.

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Review:

Cleary and Hertzke fill a critical void in the literature of both religion and political science by looking at the diverse and growing religious lobbying at the state level. Pulling together top-tier scholars from around the country, they have shown the new strength of organized religion on a new front, and have made sense out of religions' expanding agendas and unique actions.--Jo Renee Formicola, Professor of Political Science, Seton Hall University

This pioneering study provides the first in-depth analysis of religion and politics at the state level. Representing God at the Statehouse has a first-rate collection of case studies that illuminate the increasingly significant role of religion in state politics, while also providing important theoretical insights on the changing role of interest groups in American politics.--J. Christopher Soper, Blanche E. Seaver Professor of Political Science, Pepperdine University

This fine collection of original essays tackles the efforts of religious groups to influence public policy at the state level--the very place where crucial decisions are made on topics ranging from marriage to schools. Representing God at the Statehouse takes a big step in filling a void in the literature.--John C. Green, Senior Fellow at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life

This volume constitutes the first systematic comparative study of religion and politics at the state level. The various scholars assess the growing influence and expanding activities of religious interest groups in nine key states. The study contributes useful information on an important topic in a fair and readable fashion. Recommended.--CHOICE

About the Author:

Edward L. Cleary is professor of political science at Providence College. Allen D. Hertzke is professor of political science and director of religious studies at the University of Oklahoma.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0742534383
• ISBN 13: 9780742534384
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 266
• Editor: Cleary Edward L., Hertzke Allen D.